Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations under a pharmacist's supervision. You will prepare, package, label, and deliver medications, and manage inventory and technology-assisted processes.

The role emphasizes sterile compounding per USP 797, handling admissions and transfers, and assisting patients and staff in a fast-paced pediatric health system that values accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED required.
• Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.
• 1+ year of pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred.
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration required prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and deliver medications.
• Compound sterile products using aseptic technique and USP 797 standards.
• Process patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Manage medication inventory, including stocking, ordering, and expiration monitoring.
• Handle controlled substances and assist with discrepancy resolution.
• Support automated dispensing cabinets and other pharmacy technologies.
• Answer calls and assist patients, families, nurses, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

Tools

Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Make a Difference in Pediatric Care

Join Children's Wisconsin and help ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery for pediatric patients. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, you'll support inpatient pharmacy operations through medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and pharmacy technology support.

Schedule Weekend-Only Position: Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on either a 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM shift.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, package, label, and deliver medications.
• Compound sterile products using aseptic technique and USP 797 standards.
• Process patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Manage medication inventory, including stocking, ordering, and expiration monitoring.
• Handle controlled substances and assist with discrepancy resolution.
• Support automated dispensing cabinets and other pharmacy technologies.
• Answer calls and assist patients, families, nurses, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED required
• Pharmacy Technician training program preferred
• 1+ year of pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration required prior to starting

Need to register? Visit the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Pharmacy Technician Registration page: https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/pharmacy-technician/registration/.

Why Children’s Wisconsin?

Meaningful work supporting pediatric patients and families

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for growth and development

State-of-the-art pharmacy technology and practices

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.