Pharmacy Technician

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection, preparation of sterile and non-sterile product, and timely medication distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipates needed medications and supplies, places and expedites orders, and removes outdated drugs. Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient’s plan of care.
2. Is responsible for own and other team members’ adherence to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.
3. Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.
4. Under the direction of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights-right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and the right frequency-to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines.
5. Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling.
6. Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care team’s initial assessment by assessing the patient’s ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable.
7. Implements quality measures into product preparation, storage security, and delivery, and when compiling an accurate patient medication history.
8. Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions.
9. Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to ensure equipment is in good condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED preferred• Must be 18 years of age

Minimum - All candidates hired into this role must apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Commitment to become Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT) within three years of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is “at-will”.
I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer.

The hours will be between:
0600-1630 M-F

0600-1200 S/Su/Holidays

The expectation will be for this position to travel to other sites to work as well but work primarily out of TCS.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No