Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Youth Apprentice

American Addiction Centers

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is a youth apprentice pharmacy technician positing that corresponds with the Youth Apprentice Program coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Development. Applicant must be at least 16-years-old and enrolled at an affiliated school. The youth apprentice must complete a minimum of 450 hours between June 1st and August 31st of the following year. The hours worked will be various and individualized, based on the student's school schedule.

Requirements

If working in WI: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, application must be submitted prior to start date.
If working in IL: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, application must be submitted prior to start date with license obtained within 60 days of date of submission.
Currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior
No experience required
Good mathematic skills
Attention to details
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day
Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to: Lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest-level
Lift and carry up to 3 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to: Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

Observes and assists the pharmacy department to gain knowledge of the pharmacy technician role to determine career path options while in high school.
Learns and demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members and patients.
Learns and demonstrates competency in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
Learns and demonstrates competency in prescription processing, including obtaining required patient information, data entry, record keeping, insurance verification and label generation.
Learns and demonstrates compliance of legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This includes but is not limited to USP requirements, HIPAA, and controlled substance procedures.
Learns and participates in non-sterile and sterile compounding preparation in accordance with USP guidelines.
Learns and demonstrates competency in department safety strategies related to error prevention.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more 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

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