Retail Pharmacy Technician

Ascension Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate care. In this float position, you will travel to various sites across Milwaukee County, delivering essential pharmacy services and support. You will play a crucial role in managing inventory, preparing medications, and liaising with patients and health professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required.
• Customer service experience preferred for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support.
• Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and manage automated systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Pharmacy Technician Skills

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Pharmacy Technician program

Tools

Automated Dispensing Systems

Job description

Details

+ Department: Pharmacy Services

+ Schedule: Day, PRN (as needed), Float position, Sites are open 8:30am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm, Mon-Fri, every 6-8 week Saturday rotation 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm. Would help cover all Milwaukee County, Brookfield, and Mequon sites.

+ Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's - Milwaukee/Various Milwaukee County sites

+ Location: Milwaukee, WI/Various Milwaukee County Locations

THIS IS A FLOAT POSITION TRAVELING TO VARIOUS MILWAUKEE COUNTY SITES. MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist prior to receiving certification.

1. Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
2. Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the Pharmacy department.
3. Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
4. Repackage bulk medications.
5. Receive and store incoming supplies.
6. Triage incoming calls and serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing information.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required. Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained.
2. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.
3. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Education:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Completion of Pharmacy Technician program preferred.

Additional Preferences

Retail pharm tech, Inpatient/Outpatient pharm tech, customer service experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.