Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, performs specific job responsibilities related to the procurement, distribution and preparation of medications. Assists pharmacists by triaging phone calls and completing various other tasks as requested. This position is in the Pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and emergent Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ACD) restocks.
• Bills and credits medications according to department guidelines.
• Prepacks unit-dose medications.
• Assures proper storage of drugs with consideration to stability, storage requirements and expiration.
• Monitors the pharmacy inventory to ensure both adequate stock of all medications as well as working to decrease overall stock.
• Works with the Inventory Coordinator and Director of Pharmacy to establish minimal but adequate PAR levels of supplies.
• Inspects assigned floor stock areas and pharmacy storage areas monthly.
• Routinely checks for outdates, impending expiration, and proper storage of medications.
• Assists with extemporaneous compounding of medications, including calculations and reference searches related to compounding for all age groups ranging from the neonatal to the geriatric patient.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Selects and delivers controlled substances, following department and regulatory procedures.
• Loads new medication items into the dispensing machine under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently within computer software application.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician licensure
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) recommended
• Previous Pharmacy hospital technician experience preferred
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients
• Reports to the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist

Benefits

Benefits Status: Not Eligible

Schedule

Shift: 1st & 2nd combination; Schedule: Varied (10-hour shifts between 6:30a-9p); Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem