Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Casual/As Needed

Department:

38410 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Pharmacy

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

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