A pharmacy technician opportunity is available to support long-term care prescriptions and pharmacy operations in a dynamic healthcare setting. This contract role offers the chance to contribute to patient care through accurate medication dispensing, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Accept and dispense prescription medications with accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor patient medication adherence and identify patterns of overuse.
- Ensure medicines supplied meet legal standards and suit patient needs.
- Maintain confidential and precise patient records and pharmacy documentation.
- Provide medication consultations addressing dosage, side effects, interactions, and proper administration.
- Educate patients on medical device usage including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
- Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions following established protocols.
- Supervise pharmacy staff such as pharmacy technicians and clerks, supporting team efficiency.
- Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and interns to resolve drug-related issues.
Desired Experience
- Skills in pharmacy technician duties, particularly in long-term care pharmacy.
- Willingness to learn and be trained as needed; retail pharmacist experience is welcome.
- Ability to work within regulatory guidelines and pharmacy laws.
Licensure
- Must hold a valid Wisconsin pharmacy technician license.
Schedule Details
- Primarily an as-needed basis covering 2-4 weekend shifts per month.
- Includes 2-3 on-call evening shifts weekly.
- Weekend hours: 12 PM to 4 PM.
- Weekday hours: 10 AM to 6 PM.
- On-call coverage from 6 PM to 10 AM when the pharmacy is closed.
This contract to hire role offers flexibility along with experience in a supportive pharmacy environment. The client is working with multiple vendors and updates can be gradual, so readiness to start is advantageous.
Candidates with pharmacy technician skills and a Wisconsin license are encouraged to apply. Submit an updated resume, skills checklist, and license copy to be considered. Take the next step in your pharmacy career with this promising opportunity.
Compensation for this position ranges from $16.00 to $23.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
