Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations under the supervision of a pharmacist. You will participate in medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and technology support to ensure safe, accurate patient care.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and excellent communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff. Wisconsin registration is required prior to starting and shift patterns include rotating

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 DSPS Pharmacy Technician Registration page.

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

Pharmacy Technician training program

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. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

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

Looking for longer shifts and more days off? This position offers a rotating schedule offour10-hour shifts (7:00 AM-5:30 PM or 10:30 AM-9:00 PM),every other weekend and only4 holidays annually.

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.

Certifications/Licenses:

License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin