Pharmacy Tech II Inpatient

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: Hours: 6:30-5:00pm or 11am--9:30pm (10 hour shifts) Monday- Friday 3 days a week. Location : Children's Main Campus Pharmacy What you will do: Under the supervision of a staff pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for providing technical support to pharmacists at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Central pharmacy, oncology clinic, intensive care units, operating room, TPN area and/or the Employee Prescription Center. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation, packaging and delivery of medications for both inpatients and outpatients. Assists in at least one of the specialty areas including Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology Clinic, TPN production, operating room and the Employee Prescription Center in accordance with CHW policies and procedures. Demonstrates value based behaviors at all times. Assists in the preparation, packaging, labeling and delivery of medications. Prepares all forms of medication (e.g.: oral, rectal, IV solutions, and syringes) for Hospital patients in accordance with the policies and procedures at CHW. Prepares and delivers unit dose medication cassettes to their respective units. Makes necessary modifications within the medication preparation process. For sterile product preparation, utilizes aseptic technique and is knowledgeable of USP 797 guidelines. Is able to meet any required competencies per USP 797 guidelines. Prepares and delivers unit dose medication cassettes to their respective units. In delivering medications to the units and beside, interacts and communicates with patients, families and other medical personnel appropriately. Handles narcotics according to policy and procedures. Provides information to aid in the resolution of any discrepancies. Effectively prioritizes workload based on meeting and exceeded internal and external customer expectations. Assists in daily functioning and maintaining of inpatient and outpatient automation of pharmacy technologies and troubleshoots, if necessary. Process patient admissions, discharges and transfers according to policies and procedures. Stocks pharmaceuticals in the inpatient, outpatient and satellite areas. This includes ordering of medications, checking for outdates, and cleaning of the respective areas. Performs inspections of medication rooms, clinics and code carts as assigned What you will need: High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required; one year of pharmacy tech experience in an inpatient hospital setting required Current status as a Pharmacy Tech I required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong proficiency in mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and proportions at a level normally acquired through completion of high school. Ability to read and write at a level where the candidate can review and update patient profiles, as well as understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Good interpersonal and customer relations skills are needed to communicate effectively with various hospital personnel and families and to gather and exchange factual pharmaceutical information. Ability to work well under pressure due to time constraints and varying workloads. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. This is required when packaging medications, preparing IV solutions, maintaining records and many other functions requiring accuracy. Ability to operate a computer in order to generate lists, process medication orders, enter charges/credits, generate labels, retrieve patient information, and handle automated dispensing unit functions. License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin required Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin