Job Description

POSITION PURPOSEAssist the pharmacists in the performance of technical functions and supports professional functions in the provision of pharmaceutical services to patients, staff, and physicians. The Technician works under the supervision of the Pharmacist-on-duty.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREDHigh School or Equivalent (GED)MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREDPharmacy Technician experience required; hospital pharmacy experience including sterile compounding strongly preferred.LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREDWisconsin pharmacy technician license is required.PTCB certification as a pharmacy technician is required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDMust have knowledge of pharmacy. Must exhibit a working knowledge of drug names, doses, strengths, and formulations.Must successfully complete Pharmacy Technician competency programs through on-the-job exposure.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESPrepares Parenteral products: IV, IVPBxe2x80x99s, and TPN solutions according to policies and procedures, and organizational compliance with USP797, USP800, and USP795 through completion of ongoing competencies and compounding documentation.Processes printed medication orders and stock medication request as needed. Processes ambulance trays and code cart trays.Answers telephone calls and responds to customer service window.Replaces returned medication to appropriate storage areas.Monitors par levels, reorders, and restocks controlled substances when needed.Acts as a resource for fundamental and compounding pharmacy technicians.Directly participates in new pharmacy technician training.Senior technicians may perform additional duties or projects upon leadership request and with completion of competency, where required.

Froedtert South