Pharmacy Technician Specialist – EMH
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist prepares and distributes pharmaceuticals; performs inventory control, compliance audits, and financial transactions; provides customer service; and maintains pharmacy records. The role calls for accountability, initiative, self-motivation, and timely completion of work to support high-quality patient care. Prior hospital experience is considered ideal, and pharmacy technician certification is preferred but not required. The position is based at East Madison Hospital, UW Health’s newest hospital and wellness center. The schedule is 100% FTE, with a mix of AM and PM shifts that vary between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM. Weekend work is required one weekend in four, along with a holiday rotation. Occasional overnight coverage may be needed, and hours may vary with departmental operational needs. Compensation may include evening and night shift differentials and a weekend differential.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program is required.
- At least 6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician, completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, or completion of the second year of pharmacy school is required.
- Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration is required upon hire.
- A current, valid driver’s license issued by the applicant’s state of residence is required.
- To operate a Personal Vehicle, Patient/Visitor Vehicle, or standard UW Health Fleet Vehicle, the applicant must be at least 21 years old or have at least three years of driving experience.
- Self-motivation, accountability, initiative, and the ability to complete work in a timely manner.
Nice To Haves
- Prior hospital experience.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute pharmaceuticals.
- Perform inventory control, compliance audits, and financial transactions.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain pharmacy records.
- Take initiative to assist teammates and complete work in a timely manner to support high-quality patient care.
- Provide occasional overnight coverage and participate in the weekend and holiday rotations.
Benefits
- Health and 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.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions.
- Evening and night shift differentials and weekend differential may be included in compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
