Retail Pharmacy Technician (Full Time, 1st Shift)

Advocate Aurora Health; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,100 - 45,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits including dental and vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, and certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

The position requires excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The pay range is competitive, from $21.85 to $32.80 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or licensed with the state board of pharmacy.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or ExCPT required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Completes documentation for controlled substances.
• Operates an Advocate Health motor vehicle for deliveries.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective critical thinking skills

Ability to lead diverse teams

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assists with medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
• Performs 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
• Obtains and records 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
• Develops competence in third‑party billing functions
• Demonstrates 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
• Operates an Advocate Health‑owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent state

Experience

• No work experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• 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
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
• 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

Benefits and Total Rewards

• 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

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details: Monday-Friday 8-8 Sat and Sun 8-2 shifts vary