Pharmacy Technician: Immunizations, Sterile Prep & Delivery

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances. You will assist with labeling, distribution, inventory, and data entry within the pharmacy system.

The position requires HS diploma or GED and certification within 18 months of start date. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward goals.
• Strong organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

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 calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances
• 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
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry into the pharmacy system, insurance verification and label generation purposes
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ethical practices

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances. You will assist with labeling, distribution, inventory, and data entry within the pharmacy system.

The position requires HS diploma or GED and certification within 18 months of start date. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.