Pharmacy Technician I: 2nd Shift, Full-Time

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparation and distribution of medications. You will handle labeling, verification, and medication distribution tasks while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and must obtain state licensure and technician certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparation and distribution of medications. You will handle labeling, verification, and medication distribution tasks while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and must obtain state licensure and technician certification within 18 months.