Grafton, North DakotaFond du Lac, WisconsinKohler, WisconsinOshkosh, WisconsinSheboygan County, Wisconsin
Quick overview
The role involves providing personalized care by managing product ordering, dispensing medications, and restocking automated storage devices while strictly adhering to all relevant regulations. Responsibilities also include accurately entering medication orders, navigating the electronic medical record, triaging phone calls, and assisting in training other pharmacy caregivers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must typically have one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician or completion of the trainee program, along with a high school diploma. Required certifications include obtaining Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) within one year, and potentially additional patient-facing certifications like Immunization and BLS.
high schoolprofessional certificateAttention To DetailCommunicationComputer SkillsProduct OrderingTraining AssistanceMathematicsPerformance ImprovementInformation SystemsRegulatory AdherenceMedication DispensingPhone TriageElectronic Medical Record NavigationMedication Order EntryAge-Specific Patient CareNon-Sterile Product PreparationAutomated Storage Devices
Job description
Department
38409
System
Pharmacy -
IP
Float
Pool
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: 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. Will provide coverage at Sheboygan, Grafton, Oshkosh and Fond Du Lac sites. Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80
Major
Responsibilities: 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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Match
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: 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.
Education
Required: High School Graduate.
Experience
Required: Typically requires 1 year of experience in as a Pharmacy Technician or completion of the pharmacy technician trainee program.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Good mathematics skills and attention to detail essential. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: 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. 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.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training 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 Benefits and more 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 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 Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
