Pharmacy Technician

ThedaCare; New London (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare Medical Center - New London, Wisconsin is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution and patient safety. Workdays 40 hours per week with designated shifts, reporting to the pharmacist and adhering to five rights of medication administration.

Responsibilities include processing orders, maintaining inventory, and documenting activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services. Commit to become Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT) within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient’s plan of care.
• Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, 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.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician registration (WI) and CPhT within 3 years

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

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.

Location

ThedaCare Medical Center - New London - New London,Wisconsin

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Scheduled FTE

1

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

Days

About ThedaCare

About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.