Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Pharmaceutical Research Center

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health's Pharmaceutical Research Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to manage study drug inventory for 250+ trials and assist in preparing medications for inpatients and outpatients. You will verify shipments and monitor expirations while ensuring correct protocol and subject safety.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical research environment, with opportunities for professional growth within UW Health Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months experience as a pharmacy technician, completion of accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, or completion of second year of pharmacy school required.
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration Upon Hire required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for over 250 different clinical trials, shipment receipt/verification of investigational drugs, study drug ordering, and expiration monitoring.
• Prepare research medications for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring correct protocol, correct drug and subject.
• Bring your strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy operations

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday; Hours vary between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin as a Pharmacy Technician.

The Pharmaceutical Research Center is a small section of the UW Health Pharmacy Department that manages study medications for Clinical Research Trials.

As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist you will

• Manage inventory for over 250 different clinical trials, shipment receipt/verification of investigational drugs, study drug ordering, and expiration monitoring.
• Prepare research medications for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring correct protocol, correct drug and subject.
• Bring your strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• No minimum education Required
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program Preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent 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.

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