Pharmacy Technician

**Your future role at a glance** **Location:** Milwaukee, WI **Facility:** Columbia St. Mary Hospital - Milwaukee Campus **Department:** Pharmacy Services **Schedule:** Full-Time **|** Day and Evening shifts| 32hrs wk| Eight 8hr shifts every 2 weeks (either 5/3 or 4/4)|Hours rotate between 7am to 11:30pm depending on shift| about 40% of time spent on evening shifts| Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year **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 97,000+ 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. **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 **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 requirements 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. **_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. **_Fraud prevention notice_** Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. **_E-Verify statement_** Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.