Pharmacy Technician (Non-Certified)

ThedaCare•Neenah, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician (Non-Certified) applies technical knowledge and departmental requirements to select medications accurately, prepare sterile and non-sterile products, and distribute medications promptly. The role maintains pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock, anticipating medication and supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and removing outdated drugs. Where applicable, the technician obtains an accurate and complete medication list upon hospital admission to support patient safety and the care team’s initial assessment. Under pharmacist direction, the technician processes medication orders, prepares pharmaceutical products according to established guidelines and the five rights, follows regulatory requirements and organizational policies, and completes required documentation. The role also supports quality measures for product preparation, storage, delivery, and medication histories; directs patient-related drug information or interaction questions to pharmacists; and performs routine activities to keep equipment in good condition. The position requires compliance with department-specific competencies and involves exposure to blood or bodily fluids.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Candidates hired into the role must apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Commit to obtaining Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT) within three years of hire.
Ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Comply with department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Process medication orders on time to advance the patient’s plan of care.
Adhere to applicable regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.
Prepare sterile compounded products in accordance with current policies and regulations.
Under pharmacist direction, perform delegated tasks and accurately prepare pharmaceutical products according to the five rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and right frequency.
Complete documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal record-keeping requirements for pharmaceutical handling.
Where applicable, obtain an accurate admission medication history by assessing the patient’s ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applying medication knowledge to ensure the list is complete.
Apply quality measures to product preparation, storage security, delivery, and medication-history compilation.
Respond to patient-related queries and refer questions about drug information or interactions to pharmacists.
Perform routine maintenance and other activities necessary to keep equipment in good condition.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating medication and supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and removing outdated drugs.