Retail Pharmacy Technician - Med Prep & Patient Care

Advocate Health; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in a busy hospital setting in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances, assisting with procurement and inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, state board licensure, and certification within 18 months (CPhT or ExCPT).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 in state.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in preparation and distribution of medications.
• Selects, prepares, and labels medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens and routes calls using proper etiquette.
• Participates in procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Documents removal, stocking, and waste of controlled substances.
• Performs nonsterile compounding per USP standards.
• Performs sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique.
• Inspects storage areas for policy adherence.
• Documents medication admission histories as applicable.
• Seeks additional duties when needed.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist in training technicians on policies and workflows.
• Adheres to policies and standards.
• Supports area leaders with goals and assignments.
• Collects patient demographics and enters data for record keeping and billing.
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions.
• Provides age-appropriate care.
• May obtain immunization certification and administer vaccines under supervision.
• Operates company vehicle to deliver medications and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Influence others

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Revenue metrics

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in a busy hospital setting in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances, assisting with procurement and inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, state board licensure, and certification within 18 months (CPhT or ExCPT).