Pharmacy Tech (Part Time, Various Shifts) BayCare

Advocate Aurora Health - Green Bay, WI

Part-time - Entry Level

Green Bay, WI

Hospitals

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician position at BayCare is a part-time role that involves various shifts, primarily focusing on the dispensing and delivery of medications. The technician will develop competence in utilizing the department's information systems, technology, and automation for the effective dispensing and storage of medications. This role requires the technician to prepare non-sterile products in accordance with USP, state, and federal guidelines, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory standards. In addition to medication dispensing, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for entering medication orders into the computer system and processing medication requests. Effective communication is crucial, as the technician will manage phone calls from customers, nurses, physicians, and patients, requiring accurate interpretation of issues and timely resolutions. The technician must also adhere to pharmacy procedures and documentation requirements, satisfying all legal, regulatory, and departmental standards. The position requires a commitment to compliance with controlled substance procedures, USP procedures, and DNV requirements. The technician will work variable 10-hour shifts, starting at various times throughout the day, and will be expected to rotate every third weekend and work two holidays per year, with occasional third shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations.
• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years, or Pharmacy Technician Certified (CPhT) issued by the National Healthcare Association needs to be obtained within 2 years.
• High School Graduate.
• Good mathematics skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible