Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Casual/As Needed

Department :

38410 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Pharmacy

Status : Part time

Part time

Benefits Eligible : Hou rs Per Week :

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Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Aurora St Luke's South Shore Inpatient Pharmacy

ASLSS is a 275-bed hospital in Cudahy, WI (10 minutes from Milwaukee). Normal census ranges from 50-115 patients. The inpatient pharmacy is open from 0630-2230 and serves the South Shore community.

Our department is a close-knit team consisting of around 25 team members.

We are a part of a nationally recognized health care provider and offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well.

A few of the clinical expertise and specialties available at our hospital include stroke care, cardiology, radiology, surgery, intensive care, wound care, dementia / delirium care, internal medicine and a Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic.

Tasks may include IV room compounding, preparing / delivering medications, working with automation and being involved with general workflow in central pharmacy.

Various hours on 1st and 2nd shift. Minimum of 2 shifts per 6 weeks, but encouraged to pick up more!

Major Responsibilities :

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
• 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. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

• 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.

Education Required :

High School Graduate.

Experience Required :

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

• Good mathematics skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance;

push / pull with 30 lbs of force.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.