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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I Float position within the System Pharmacy - IP Float Pool. Hours will vary based on site needs. Most shifts are daytime hours, typically between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Some sites may require mid shifts (11:00 AM–7:30 PM) or evening shifts (2:00 PM–10:30 PM). Shift lengths may be 8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts, depending on the site. Weekend and holiday coverage is required, with a frequency of up to every third weekend/holiday, based on operational needs.
Job Responsibility:
Provides distinctive, personalized care and services by listening, prioritizing, anticipating and responding to the needs of both internal and external customers and striving to exceed customer expectations
Performs product ordering and processing in a timely manner identifying and resolving issues
Dispenses medications, including restocking of automated storage devices
Adheres to Aurora’s policies/processes and local, state and federal regulations for complete documentation of receipt, preparation, dispensing, return and destruction of controlled substances
Accurately prepares non-sterile products
Uses and maintains information systems and technology, automation and software
Troubleshoots automation or technology failures or works with appropriate individuals to resolve
Accurately enters medication orders in the computer system and effectively navigates within the electronic medical record to facilitate patient care (i.e. performs appropriate billing)
Triages phone calls including accurate understanding and interpretation of the issue, timely hand-off to another caregiver if appropriate, or timely resolution of those issues that the individual has deemed to address on their own
Assists in training and shares knowledge with pharmacy caregivers, residents, and students
Maintains up to date knowledge of department issues and complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards and Aurora policy and procedures
Actively supports and participates in departmental efforts, including performance improvement activities, department committees, and/or shared governance activities
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
Requirements:
Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Pharmacy Technician Certified (CPhT) issued by the National Healthcare Association needs to be obtained within 1 year
Patient facing teammates may be required to have three certifications: Immunization, BLS through an entity approved by Advocate Health and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board
High School Graduate
Typically requires 1 year of experience in as a Pharmacy Technician or completion of the pharmacy technician trainee program
Good mathematics skills and attention to detail essential
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to: lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to chest-level
lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing
Will be exposed to chemical hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance