Pharmacy Technician: Precision Med Prep & IV Admixture

Advocate Health; De Pere, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution within a fast-paced facility in Wisconsin. You will handle hazardous drugs, sterile and non-sterile compounding where applicable, and participate in inventory and reimbursement workflows.

Immunization certification may be obtained and driving responsibilities may be required. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, state licensure/registration, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state.
• No work experience required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen calls and route as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist 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.
• 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 as applicable at entity level.
• 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 of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering.
• 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, where applicable.
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collab

Influence others

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Revenue-cycle metrics

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State board registration/licensure

CPhT certification

ExCPT certification

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution within a fast-paced facility in Wisconsin. You will handle hazardous drugs, sterile and non-sterile compounding where applicable, and participate in inventory and reimbursement workflows.

Immunization certification may be obtained and driving responsibilities may be required. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, state licensure/registration, and