Advanced Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Perform activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services. Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician. Refill and maintain automated dispensing system. Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications. Receive and store incoming supplies. Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicate with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges. Identify and assist with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance. Assist Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials. May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
Requirements
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required.
- Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained.
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of practice experience as a pharmacy technician is highly preferred, with two years immediately prior to working as an ambulatory care or community/retail pharmacy technician or clinical technician.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, good patient communication and telephone skills, excellent time management.
Responsibilities
- Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist.
- Perform activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.
- Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
- Refill and maintain automated dispensing system.
- Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications.
- Receive and store incoming supplies.
- Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information.
- Communicate with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
- Identify and assist with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
- Assist Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.
- May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
