Pharmacy Technician Specialist I - Medication History

Advocate Health Care

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 50,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Advocate Health Care is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for the Transitions of Care Services in Milwaukee. The role requires strong pharmacy knowledge, coordination with care teams, and focus on safe and efficient patient care.

Responsibilities include processing area-specific tasks, handling equipment, and maintaining accurate records. A high school diploma or GED is required, with professional certification (CPhT/ExCPT) preferred; 3 years’ healthcare/pharmacy experience is typical.

Qualifications

State licensure/registration as required by employment state
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT
High school diploma or GED
Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology for technicians in NC with validating responsibilities

Responsibilities

Completes area-specific work per standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies
Serves as expert with equipment and technology in the specialized area
Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise
Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion
Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team
Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Pharmacy Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department: 38523 Enterprise Pharmacy - Pharmacy: Transitions of Care Services Acute Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various shifts 1st shift: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM 2nd shift: 2:00 PM-10:30 PM Alternating weekends mandatory Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities

Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies
Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area
Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise
Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion
Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team
Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care
Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization
Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable
Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices
Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others
Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives
Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements

Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT)

Education Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent

For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an Associate's Degree in Pharmacy Technology is required

Experience Required

Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Basic math skills
Strong background in medical terminology preferred
Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile reports correctly
Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs - set clear standards to ensure needs are met
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Self-discipline and attention to detail
Working PC knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet, and general Call Center Systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders. May require extended periods of sitting. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material. Must have functional vision, touch and hearing. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases. May be exposed to chemical hazards. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes. Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Preferred Job Requirements

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

Preferred Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

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