Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – Training Program

UW Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

UW Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice for an 18-week, ASHP-accredited technician training program. Apprentices receive paid training and benefits while developing pharmacy knowledge through hands-on learning and gaining experience in Inpatient or Ambulatory Pharmacies at UW Health. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; hours may vary based on departmental needs. After successfully completing the program, employed trainees apply to open positions within UW Health. Program requirements include earning at least 80% on all didactic and simulation material, at least 80% on the pharmacy calculations and pharmacology sections, passing a media fill test and earning at least 80% on its course material, and completing all designated experiential competencies. Apprentices must also sign an agreement to work for UW Health Pharmacy for at least 24 months or reimburse the program cost of $3,400, prorated as applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Formal acceptance into the UW Health Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Program.
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 program cost.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm for learning and developing pharmacy knowledge through hands-on training.
Strong critical thinking, organization, and time management skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
General comfort with mathematics.
Previous customer service or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply pharmacy knowledge through hands-on training.
Complete the designated didactic, simulation, pharmacy calculations, pharmacology, media fill, and experiential competency requirements.
After successful program completion, apply to open UW Health positions.
Commit to working for UW Health Pharmacy for at least 24 months or reimburse the prorated program cost.

Benefits

Competitive wage of $18.25 per hour during the training program.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plans.
Two-week paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework associated with career advancement.
Eligibility to earn a referral bonus.