Pharmacy Tech Inpatient
About The Position
Details Location: Milwaukee, WI Facility: St. Joseph Hospital Department/Specialty: Pharmacy Services Schedule: Rotating shifts, 40hrs/wk Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) Management: Maintain, restock, verify expiration dates, ensure secure storage, and promptly resolve technical issues for all ADMs to ensure continuous medication access. Inventory Level Monitoring and Control: Systematically monitor all pharmacy inventory (supplies, medications, OTC products). Maintain optimal stock levels, using par levels and demand forecasting to determine reorder points and initiate timely procurement. Receiving and Storage Protocols: Handle all incoming supplies: receive, verify against purchase orders, inspect for damage, unpack, and ensure secure storage adhering to strict temperature, light, and security standards (e.g., refrigerator, vault). Medication Repackaging and Unit-Dose Preparation: Accurately and safely repackage bulk medications into unit-dose forms, strictly following institutional policies and regulatory guidelines for correct labeling, dosage, and sterility. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required. Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Pharmacy Technician program preferred. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Requirements
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required.
- Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
- Completion of Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) Management: Maintain, restock, verify expiration dates, ensure secure storage, and promptly resolve technical issues for all ADMs to ensure continuous medication access.
- Inventory Level Monitoring and Control: Systematically monitor all pharmacy inventory (supplies, medications, OTC products). Maintain optimal stock levels, using par levels and demand forecasting to determine reorder points and initiate timely procurement.
- Receiving and Storage Protocols: Handle all incoming supplies: receive, verify against purchase orders, inspect for damage, unpack, and ensure secure storage adhering to strict temperature, light, and security standards (e.g., refrigerator, vault).
- Medication Repackaging and Unit-Dose Preparation: Accurately and safely repackage bulk medications into unit-dose forms, strictly following institutional policies and regulatory guidelines for correct labeling, dosage, and sterility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
