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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
This is a full-time night shift Pharmacy Technician position for St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off
Hours: 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Differential pay is available for night shift and weekend shift.
Under direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, transcribes, prepares medication orders, assists in dispensing and delivery and ensures proper storage and security of medications. This position is responsible for non-sterile and /or sterile compounding, utilizing pharmacy automation systems, and accurately maintaining required documentation. Also serves as a resource by training others in technical skills and participating in audit processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for checking, dispensing, and delivery. Conducts non-sterile and/or sterile compounding of medications.
Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation, problem solving, when necessary, to ensure medications are secure and in-date in their area of use.
Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.
Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports situations that may lead to safety events in addition to safety events that occur.
Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Conducts reviews and audits, as assigned, to identify gaps in workflows, regulatory compliance, and safety. Reports findings and helps identify action plans to close gaps.
Maintains proficiency in at least five documented pharmacy competencies in at least two competency categories.
Teaches competencies skills to others including technicians, students, and pharmacists.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.
EXPERIENCE
One year experience as a pharmacy technician
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
And
Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Or
IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
And
Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
And
Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
And
Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3901000007 Pharmacy Scheduled Weekly Hours:35
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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