Senior Pharmacy Technician

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Franklin, WI
• Facility: Franklin on Rawson Ave
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Full Time | 1.0| Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Drive Pharmacy Automation & Innovation: Act as the subject matter expert and hands-on resource for advanced pharmacy technology, including Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, carousels, IV workflow systems, compounding robotics, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Champion Safety & Quality Assurance: Oversee quality verification using barcode scanning, maintain controlled substance integrity, and ensure strict compliance with institutional and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Support Clinical & Strategic Initiatives: Partner directly with clinical pharmacists by gathering critical clinical data and leading high-impact special projects that streamline departmental operations.
• Optimize Inventory & Supply Continuity: Proactively manage pharmacy inventory, mitigate critical drug shortages, and maintain supply chain resilience across various clinical settings.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 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.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Drive Pharmacy Automation & Innovation: Act as the subject matter expert and hands-on resource for advanced pharmacy technology, including Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, carousels, IV workflow systems, compounding robotics, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Champion Safety & Quality Assurance: Oversee quality verification using barcode scanning, maintain controlled substance integrity, and ensure strict compliance with institutional and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Support Clinical & Strategic Initiatives: Partner directly with clinical pharmacists by gathering critical clinical data and leading high-impact special projects that streamline departmental operations.
• Optimize Inventory & Supply Continuity: Proactively manage pharmacy inventory, mitigate critical drug shortages, and maintain supply chain resilience across various clinical settings.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 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.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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.