Pharmacy Tech Youth Apprentice - Aurora

Application Instructions:

Pharmacy Tech – Youth Apprentice – South Shore Hospital

Job ID:
R86264

Shift:
Various

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

Location:

Aurora St Lukes South Shore – 5900 S Lake Dr
Cudahy, WI 53110

Benefits Eligible:
No

Hours Per Week:
0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Aurora St Luke’s South Shore Inpatient Pharmacy ASLSS is a 275-bed hospital in Cudahy, WI (10 minutes from Milwaukee). Normal census is around 50-100 patients. The inpatient pharmacy is open from 0630-2230 and serves the South Shore community. Our department is a close-knit family consisting of around 25 team members. We are a part of a nationally recognized health care provider and offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well. A few of the clinical expertise and specialties available at our hospital include behavioral health services, stroke care, cardiology, radiology, surgery, intensive care, wound care, dementia/delirium care, internal medicine and a Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic. Tasks include IV room compounding, preparing/delivering medications, working with automation and being involved with general workflow in central pharmacy.

Major Responsibilities:

Observes and assists the pharmacy department to gain knowledge of the pharmacy technician role to determine career path options while in high school.

Learns and demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members and patients.

Learns and demonstrates competency in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.

Learns and demonstrates competency in prescription processing, including obtaining required patient information, data entry, record keeping, insurance verification and label generation.

Learns and demonstrates compliance of legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This includes but is not limited to USP requirements, HIPAA, and controlled substance procedures.

Learns and participates in non-sterile and sterile compounding preparation in accordance with USP guidelines.

Learns and demonstrates competency in department safety strategies related to error prevention.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

If working in WI: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, application must be submitted prior to start date.

If working in IL: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, application must be submitted prior to start date with license obtained within 60 days of date of submission.

Education Required:

Currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior in the state of Wisconsin

Experience Required:

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Good mathematic skills

Attention to details

Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day

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 3 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance

Must be able to:

             Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

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.

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