Pharmacy Technician; Non-Certified Job Appleton area,Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

Position: Pharmacy Technician (Non-Certified)

Why Theda Care? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at Theda Care is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At Theda Care, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with Theda Care.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About Theda Care!

About Theda Care!

About Theda Care Theda Care is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market
- Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, Theda Care has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, Theda Care offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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Summary

The Pharmacy Technician (Non-Certified) is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection, preparation of sterile and non-sterile product, and timely medication distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipates needed medications and supplies, places and expedites orders, and removes outdated drugs. Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.

Job Description:

Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient’s plan of care.

Is responsible for own and other team members’ adherence to regulatory guidelines and Theda Care policies.

Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.

Under the direction of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights--right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and the right frequency--to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines.

Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling.

Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care team’s initial assessment by assessing the patient’s ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable.

Implements quality measures into product preparation, storage security, and delivery, and when compiling an accurate patient medication history.

Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions.

Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to…