Pharmacy Tech Skywalk Retail

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support in Skywalk Pharmacy. You will enter prescriptions, review for completeness, and assist with insurance processing and prior authorizations.

You will help with packaging, labeling, and preparing medications, interact with patients and healthcare staff, and manage inventory including narcotics. A Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician license is required; HS diploma or GED is necessary, pharmacy tech program is

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician license required.
• 1+ year pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Pharmacy tech program completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions in the operating system and verify accuracy.
• Adjudicate prescriptions and perform benefits investigations.
• Assist in inventory management, stocking, and narcotics handling.
• Assist patients at checkout and communicate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pharmacy tech program (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

**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.**Certifications/Licenses:**License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin