Inpatient Pharmacy Tech

Your future role at a glance: Location: Milwaukee, WI Facility: Columbia St. Mary Hospital - Milwaukee Campus Department/Specialty: Pharmacy Services Schedule: Day and Evening shifts| 40hrs wk|Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year| Rotating hours 7am to 11:30pm depending on shift| about 40% of time spent on evening shifts. How you'll make an impact in this role: Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) Management: Maintain, restock, verify expiration dates, ensure secure storage, and promptly resolve technical issues for all ADMs to ensure continuous medication access. Inventory Level Monitoring and Control: Systematically monitor all pharmacy inventory (supplies, medications, OTC products). Maintain optimal stock levels, using par levels and demand forecasting to determine reorder points and initiate timely procurement. Receiving and Storage Protocols: Handle all incoming supplies: receive, verify against purchase orders, inspect for damage, unpack, and ensure secure storage adhering to strict temperature, light, and security standards (e.g., refrigerator, vault). Medication Repackaging and Unit-Dose Preparation: Accurately and safely repackage bulk medications into unit-dose forms, strictly following institutional policies and regulatory guidelines for correct labeling, dosage, and sterility. What minimum qualifications you'll need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required. Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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