Retail Pharmacy Tech - Onsite Training​/Remote

Department: 38590 API Central Fill - Retail Pharmacy

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8AM-6PM. This position will require training onsite in Menomonee Falls. Upon completion, position will become 100% remote.

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

• Assistslicensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assists with medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assistsin daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Complete documentationrequiredfor removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Seeksadditionalduties whenrequiredwork is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• Mayparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• Mayassistin training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies withall legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leadersregardinggoals and work assignments
• Obtaining and recording initialpatientdemographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions
• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate tothe age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
• Responsible foroperatingan Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health career Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state

• No work experience required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metricsutilizedto measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately
  50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material
• Must have functional vision,touchand hearing
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable diseasefor whichappropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the…