Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Retail - Casual

Croix Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellbeing incentive program

Free parking

Job summary

St. Croix Health is seeking a casual Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in our retail stores in St. Croix Falls, WI. Shifts are Monday through Friday, day hours, with two shifts per month.

The technician assists with processing prescriptions, insurance, inventory, labeling, and customer service under pharmacist supervision. Eligibility includes High School diploma, CPhT within 12 months, and Wisconsin registration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB required within 12 months of hire.
• Must be registered in Wisconsin to work in a pharmacy at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions, verify accuracy, and handle insurance issues.
• Maintain inventory and proper documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Assist customers and operate cash register with accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Prioritization

Teamwork

Self-direction

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPhT certification within 12 months

Wisconsin pharmacy registration at hire

Job description

Description

St. Croix Health is looking for a casual Certified Pharmacy Tech to work in our retail stores at St. Croix Falls, Frederic and Balsam Lake. Shifts are Monday through Friday, day hours. Requirement of two shifts per month.

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining accurate drug inventory, and ensuring proper documentation of pharmacy activities. All tasks are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with regulatory guidelines and institutional policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Process Prescriptions

• Receive new prescriptions and refill requests, verifying the information for accuracy and completeness
• Process prescriptions through insurance systems, resolving rejections or coverage issues as needed
• Prepare and package bulk medications, fill prescription bottles and affix appropriate labels in accordance with legal and safety standards
• File prescriptions and maintain accurate records to ensure regulatory compliance and ease of retrieval
• Mix or compound pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescription, formula, or pharmacist instructions, ensuring proper technique and documentation.

Stock Medication and Inventory

• Maintain appropriate storage conditions and security protocols for all medications in accordance with regulatory and safety standards
• Order, receive, label and count medications, chemicals and pharmacy supplies
• Update inventory records in the pharmacy information system to ensure accurate tracking and stock control

Customer Service

• Assist customer by answering routine questions, help locating items, and refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist when appropriate
• Answer telephone inquiries promptly and courteously, directing calls to the appropriate personnel as needed
• Operate the cash register to process payments accurately, including handling cash, credit or electronic transactions, and providing receipts to customers.

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is required within 12 months of hire
• Must be registered in Wisconsin to work in a pharmacy at time of hire

Experience:

• Retail Pharmacy Experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Able to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to requests
• Fosters a team environment
• Self-directed and highly engaged, but also able to work well in a team
• Ability to solve problems and encourage others in collaborative problem solving
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively with providers, staff, and patients

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact us at [e-mail] or 800-828-3627

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission: To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision: To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values: Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration

Here at St. Croix Health, we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.