Pharmacy Technician I

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Tuition Coverage via FlexPath

Early direct-pay option via DailyPay

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital–Madison is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient pharmacy team. Under pharmacist supervision, you will assist with transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications, and learn non-sterile/sterile compounding while using automation systems.

Qualification requires a High School Diploma/GED with no prior experience required. Registration and HIPAA compliance are emphasized to support patient safety and

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must hold or be eligible for Pharmacy Technician registration as per state requirements.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Utilize pharmacy automation systems and support non-sterile/sterile compounding as needed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison

Key Details

• Worker Type: Regular
• Job Highlights: SSM is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our institutional pharmacy team at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
• Primary Location: WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison
• Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Shift: Combination of day (6:00 a.m.) and evening (2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) shifts

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, the Pharmacy Technician assists in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications. This entry-level position involves learning and assisting with non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, operating pharmacy automation systems, and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for non-sterile compounding, checking, dispensing, and delivery.
• Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation to ensure medications are secured and in-date in their area of use.
• Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports safety events when they occur.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or educational equivalency for licensing.

Experience

• No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Or future Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months – IDFPR
• And IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire – IDFPR
• And Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Or Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Or future Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 24 months – PTCB
• Or future Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) within 24 months – NHA

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Pharmacy Technician – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or future Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• And MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE – Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Technician – Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• Or future Technician within 3 months – Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Or WI Registration Application Number (PAR) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And Future Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children, pro-rated based on FTE.
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.