Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient - St. Lukes

Advocate Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center location. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with a 6:30 AM-3:00 PM schedule, every other weekend and holiday, and a pay range of $21.85-$32.80 per hour.

Requires a High School Diploma; Pharmacy Technician certification to be obtained within 2 years. No prior experience is required; benefits eligibility is included.

Qualifications

• Must have strong basic math skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Develops competence in the department's information systems and automation for dispensing.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP and regulatory guidance.
• Enters medication orders in computer systems and processes requests.
• Manages phone calls from nurses, physicians, patients and team members.
• Interprets issues, provides timely resolution or hand-off as needed.
• Follows pharmacy procedures and documentation to meet regulatory standards.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Good mathematics

Attention to details

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Location and Compensation

Department: 38410 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Pharmacy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 6:30 AM-3:00 PM Every other weekend. Every other Holiday. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications.
• This includes developing competence in the department's use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients.
• This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards.
• This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years, or Pharmacy Technician Certified (CPhT) issued by the National Healthcare Association needs to be obtained within 2 years.

Education Required

High School Graduate.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good mathematics skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not