Pharmacy Tech Skywalk Retail

cwi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support to pharmacists at the Skywalk Pharmacy. Rotating schedule with 8-hour shifts starting 8am–11am and ending 4:30pm–7:30pm; every 5th weekend and holiday rotation.

You will enter prescriptions, adjudicate claims, verify benefits, prepare and label medications, and assist in inventory management including narcotics handling.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, GED, or HSED required.
• Graduation from a pharmacy tech program is preferred.
• 1+ years experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions in the operating system and review for accuracy.
• Assist in preparation, packaging, labeling, and dispensing under policy.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding prescriptions.
• Manage inventory including narcotics; handle orders and stock checks.
• Assist at check-out and support quality improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / HSED

Pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Job Summary

Responsible for providing technical support to pharmacists at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Skywalk Pharmacy.

Schedule

Rotating schedule with 8 hour shifts starting between 8am and 11am and ending between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Every 5th Weekend and a holiday rotation.

Essential Functions

• Enters prescriptions in the operating system, analyzes, and reviews prescriptions for completeness and accuracy according to specified standards. Accurately adjudicates prescription claims through insurance, performs prescription benefits investigation, and completes prior authorizations.
• Assists in the preparation, packaging, and labeling of medications. Prepares various forms of medication for patients in accordance with the policies and procedures at CHW.
• Interacts and communicates with patients, families, and other medical personnel in person and over the phone. Confers with the healthcare team to assure all patient information is communicated and received to manage the prescription process.
• Assists in inventory management by accurately maintaining inventory levels on the shelf and in the computer system, including narcotics and over-the-counter product management. Orders, receives, and properly stores and stocks products, checks for outdates, and processes returns as needed. Handles narcotics according to policy and procedures. Provides information to aid in the resolution of any discrepancies.
• Assists patients in the check-out process through the point of sale, collecting payment, and accurately closing the register drawer at the end of business.
• Contributes to the quality improvement activities of the department by gathering data.

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required
• Graduate of a pharmacy tech program preferred

Experience

• 1+ years experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and customer relations skills are needed to communicate effectively with various hospital personnel and families and to gather and exchange factual pharmaceutical information.
• Ability to work well under pressure due to time constraints and varying workloads.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a computer in order to generate lists, process medication orders, enter charges/credits, generate labels, retrieve patient information, and handle automated dispensing unit functions.

Licenses and Certifications

• License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin required

Required for All Jobs

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Licenses and Certifications

License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin