Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Community Pharmacy

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

UW Health in Madison is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to provide comprehensive support to pharmacists and clinic staff across multiple Madison sites. You will deliver exceptional customer service to patients taking home medications in a fast-paced healthcare setting and assist with insurance navigation and claims.

Responsibilities include hands-on work with medications, pursuing advancement through our Technician Career Ladder, and participating in ASHP-accredited training to grow

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-faceted support to pharmacists and clinic staff at multiple pharmacy sites across the city of Madison.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by assisting patients with their take-home medications in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Process claims and help patients navigate complex insurance issues.
• Work hands-on with medications of all kinds.
• Explore opportunities to climb our Technician Career Ladder and work in new and exciting pharmacy fields, including Remote Dispensing, Tech-Check-Tech, Anticoagulation, Adherence Packaging, and PA Services.
• Develop your pharmacy knowledge and your career by completing our ASHP accredited technician training program.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Day Shift. Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts. Schedules vary 8:00AM - 8:00PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Bring your exceptional customer service skills, strong mathematical skills, and critical thinking to UW Health.

Some perks of our job include: career development opportunities, a robust benefits plan (including tuition reimbursement), day shift scheduling with no weekends or holidays, and a competitive wage.

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to:

• Provide multi-faceted support to pharmacists and clinic staff at multiple pharmacy sites across the city of Madison.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by assisting patients with their take-home medications in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Process claims and help patients navigate complex insurance issues.
• Work hands-on with medications of all kinds.
• Explore opportunities to climb our Technician Career Ladder and work in new and exciting pharmacy fields, including Remote Dispensing, Tech-Check-Tech, Anticoagulation, Adherence Packaging, and PA Services.
• Develop your pharmacy knowledge and your career by completing our ASHP accredited technician training program.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months experience as a pharmacy technician, completion of accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, or completion of second year of pharmacy school. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration Upon Hire Required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Facilities

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thatb is ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nationbs leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health Clinics – our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Note: This description is focused on the role responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits as described by the employer.