Pharmacy Technician

Location

Pleasant Prairie, WI | United States

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite) Full-Time

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Job Details

POSITION PURPOSE

• Assist the pharmacists in the performance of technical functions and supports professional functions in the provision of pharmaceutical services to patients, staff, and physicians. The Technician works under the supervision of the Pharmacist-on-duty.

SITE(S)

• Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and Froedtert South Clinics

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School or Equivalent (GED)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Wisconsin pharmacy technician license is required. Certification as a pharmacy technician within 12 months is recommended, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must have knowledge of pharmacy. Must exhibit a working knowledge of drug names, doses, strengths, and formulations.

• Must successfully complete Pharmacy Technician competency programs through on-the-job exposure.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares Parenteral products: IV, IVPB’s, and TPN solutions according to policies and procedures, and organizational compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and USP 795 through completion of ongoing competencies and compounding documentation.

• Processes printed medication orders and stock medication request as needed. Processes ambulance trays and code cart trays.

• Answers telephone calls and responds to customer service window.

• Replaces returned medication to appropriate storage areas.

• Monitors par levels, reorders, and restocks controlled substances when needed.

• Acts as a resource for fundamental pharmacy technicians.

• Directly participates in new pharmacy technician training.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Job Snapshot

Job Type Pharmacy

Schedule Full-time

Shift Varied

Hours 0-80

Facility/Name Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital

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