Pharmacy Technician

Gundersen Health System
retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Onalaska
Nov 13, 2024
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Join Our Team as a full-time Pharmacy Technician at Gundersen Health System! Location:Onalaska Clinic Position:Full-time (1.0 FTE) Pharmacy Technician About Us: At Gundersen Health System, we believe in Love + Medicine. Join our team of dedicated medical professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients. What You'll Do: Work 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Monday-Friday shifts between 7:00am and 10:30pm, with weekend rotations Enter prescription data, calculate dispensing quantities, prepare medication labels, and fill prescriptions Compound non-sterile products and manage inventory needs Prepare prescriptions for delivery or shipment Opportunity to work in other Gundersen pharmacies in the greater La Crosse area What You'll Get: Starting pay of $18.31/hour, with potential for more based on experience Career growth support through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits Supportive departmental leadership Advanced Pharmacy Technician roles Work/life balance to enjoy what you do and where you live What You Need: High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent experience At least 3 months of pharmacy experience Registration with the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (WIRPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or willingness to become certified within 3 months of hire About Gundersen Health System (soon to be Emplify Health!): We are healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we provide world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine, and it's who we are. Job Description: Under the supervision of a pharmacists, a pharmacy technician organizes medications for dispensing to patients by reading medication orders and/or prescriptions, preparing labels and/or bags, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and/or non-sterile products. A pharmacy technician participates in medication dispensing and/or delivery while maintaining pharmacy's medication management and infection control procedures, policies and regulations. A pharmacy technician will be assigned to a specific area of practice and responsibilities will be applicable to that area. Major Responsibilities: 1. Ability to demonstrate competency of the defined responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician Trainee. 2. Provides customer service to both patients and Gundersen Health System staff, including triaging of phone calls and non-clinical medication related questions. 3. Obtains accurate information from patients including personal and insurance information, and efficiently enters information into the computer system. 4. Participates in the Transition of Care programs implemented in the Pharmacy. 5. Follows expectations of the Pharmacy Technician Tech-Check-Tech program. 6. Handles of controlled substances following all policies, SOPs and regulatory statutes. 7. Ownership of inventory control for all inventory locations. 8. Ability to troubleshoot technology related processes and equipment. 9. Prepares and mixes non-sterile preparations for distribution to patients. 10. Aseptically prepares and mixes sterile preparations for distribution to patients. 11. Aseptically prepares and mixes hazardous medications for distribution to patients. 12. Assists with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees, and Pharmacy Technicians. 13. Assists with maintaining cleanliness in the department to guaranteeing sterility with appropriate measures. 14. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 15. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 16. Ensures patient safety. 17. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested by pharmacists, support staff, and leadership. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency and completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent pharmacy technician experience Work Experience: REQUIRED 3 months pharmacy experience DESIRED 1 year pharmacy experience License and Certifications: REQUIRED If working in Wisconsin, must be registered with the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services (WIRPhT) and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) If working in Minnesota, must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy (MNRPhT)and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) If working in Iowa, must be registered with the IOWA Board of Pharmacy (IARPhT) and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 12 months of hire through the Pharmacy Technician Board or National Healthcareer Association Age Specific Population Served: Non age Specific (N/A) OSHA Category: Category I - Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position: Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 Lifting - Waist to Overhead Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer