Pharmacy Tech I

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech I assists licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, preparing, and labeling medications, assisting with distribution, procurement, inventory control, documentation, and maintaining medication storage areas. Depending on facility and entity requirements, duties may include nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication admission histories, immunizations under pharmacist supervision, and medication delivery using an Advocate Health-owned vehicle.

The technician also performs pharmacy system data entry, obtains patient and insurance information, supports third-party billing and cashiering, and may assist with quality improvement and training. The position requires compliance with organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and the ability to provide age-appropriate care. This is a part-time position scheduled for 25 hours per week on third shift, 20:00–06:30, every other Thursday through Monday, with potential to pick up additional shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy according to the requirements of the state of employment.
• Obtain certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months of the start date, or sooner if required by state regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Ability to influence and develop others toward common goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, and reaching above the shoulders.
• Ability to perform considerable walking and standing, push a mobile cart weighing approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing; ability to speak clearly and be understood.
• Ability to perform frequent fine motor tasks with the hands and wrists, including writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation using syringes.
• Ability to take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
• Select, prepare, and label medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen phone calls and route them appropriately using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist with pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete required documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding according to applicable USP standards.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, as defined at the entity level and where applicable.
• Inspect assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Complete and document medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
• Seek additional duties when required work is complete and accept other assigned duties.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to support the excellence of departmental services.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders on pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows, as applicable.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures and comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support area leaders with goals and work assignments.
• Obtain and record patient demographic and other required information; enter required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation; and perform cashiering.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
• Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the department.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED