Pharmacy Technician: Med Prep, IV & Patient Care

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.

You will handle medication storage, inventory, data entry, third-party billing, immunization support where applicable, and participate in quality improvement while adhering to USP standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward goals.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision making.
• Expert knowledge of revenue cycle metrics and processes.
• 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 phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique.
• Inspects storage areas for adherence to policies.
• Completes medication admission histories and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations under supervision.
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing others

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Revenue cycle metrics

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.

You will handle medication storage, inventory, data entry, third-party billing, immunization support where applicable, and participate in quality improvement while adhering to USP standards and regulatory requirements.