Pharmacy Technician

ThedaCare; New London (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare Medical Center - New London in Wisconsin is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately select medications, prepare sterile and non-sterile products, and ensure timely distribution.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, obtaining a complete patient medication list on admission, and supporting pharmacists with medication information. Candidates must have a high school diploma and pursue WI registration; CPhT within three years is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, 18+
• Must register as a Pharmacy Technician with the WI DSPS
• Commitment to become Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) within three years of hire

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders on time to progress the patient's plan of care.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.
• Follow policies around preparation of sterile and non-sterile products.
• Carry out delegated tasks under pharmacist supervision to ensure five rights of medication administration.
• Complete documentation in compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

WI registration / DSPS registration willingness

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection, preparation of sterile and non-sterile product, and timely medication distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipates needed medications and supplies, places and expedites orders, and removes outdated drugs. Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.

Job Description:

Schedule:

Workdays: Mon - Fri

Work Hours: 0700 - 1530 Shift times are variable

Weekend/Holiday Rotation: 6th weekend (Sat and Sun) and every 6th holiday at TCN

Key Accountabilities:

• Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient's plan of care.
• Is responsible for own and other team members’ adherence to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.
• Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights--right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and the right frequency--to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines.
• Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling.
• Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care team's initial assessment by assessing the patient's ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable.
• Implements quality measures into product preparation, storage security, and delivery, and when compiling an accurate patient medication history.
• Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions.
• Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to ensure equipment is in good condition.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum - All candidates hired into this role must apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Commitment to become Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT) within three years of hire

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

ThedaCare Medical Center - New London - New London,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Days