Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – Training Program
About The Position
This is an opportunity to join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin as a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice. The program is seeking enthusiastic learners eager to develop and apply pharmacy knowledge with a hands-on approach. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking, organization, and time management skills and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. A general comfort level with mathematics is beneficial, as trainees will learn to calculate drug dosages. Previous customer service or healthcare experience is a plus but not required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Formal acceptance into the UW Health Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Program
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in customer service or healthcare
Responsibilities
- Achieve an overall course score of at least 80% for all didactic and simulation material.
- Achieve at least 80% on the pharmacy calculations and pharmacology sections.
- Successfully complete a media fill test and achieve 80% on the corresponding course material.
- Successfully complete all designated experiential competencies.
- Sign an Employee Agreement committing to work for UW Health Pharmacy for at least 24 months or reimburse the cost of the program.
Benefits
- Competitive wage of $18.25 per hour
- Benefits while completing the four-month ASHP accredited technician training program
- Gain experience working in Inpatient or Ambulatory Pharmacies at UW Health
- Upon successful completion of the program, employed trainees will apply to open positions within UW Health
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
