Certified Pharmacy Technician

Oakwood Village • Madison, WI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our team as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the technical/clerical aspects of medication distribution, medication monitoring, and data processing in the pharmacy department. If you enjoy engaging and interacting with residents and building relationships, this is the pharmacy for you!

Requirements

• Certification through Certified Pharmacy Technician Board required.
• High school education or equivalent required with a developed skill background in reading, writing, mathematics and written/verbal communication.
• 3-5 years’ experience required in a pharmacy setting.
• Attentive to details. Performs duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrates proficiency in completing clerical/technical duties such as typing, filing and phones.
• Respects confidential nature of resident information and adheres to all HIPAA laws.
• Provides positive interaction with residents, families, Oakwood staff, and the community, as manifested in attire, language, and friendly attitude.
• Performs physical tasks requiring physical coordination and manual dexterity due to the accuracy of many assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 a plus.
• Experience with automated strip packaging dispensing a plus.
• Must be willing to travel to both locations in Madison as business dictates.

Responsibilities

• Fills resident and inter-departmental orders. Procures medications, prepares quantity, labels medications, and delivers supplies to the nursing units or apartments all under the supervision and final check of the pharmacists.
• Prepares compliance packages of medications (punch cards or similar devices) for assisted living residents and preparing unit dose carts for the nursing home.
• Maintains contingency drug supplies in assisted living units and nursing home including replacing and auditing all medications for expired or missing drugs.
• Purchases drugs from the wholesaler and returns items to the wholesaler as well as monitoring drug recalls.
• Maintains adequate drug and supply inventories by checking in items, stocking shelves, unit dose packaging bulk drugs, and replenishing stock at the fill areas.
• Makes rounds to the nursing units and apartments to pick-up new orders or items returned and to deliver supplies and prescriptions.

Benefits

• Starting wage is 21.00/HR and more for experience
• A 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Schedule is Monday - Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm.
• Quartz medical, Delta Dental, MetLife/VSP Vision, Life insurance
• Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program up to $3,000 per year after six months of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED