Pharmacy Technician Hospital - Night Shift
 Mercy Health Corporation | |
$16.89 - $31.68
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paid time off
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 United States, Wisconsin, Janesville | |
 Sep 03, 2026 | |
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OVERVIEW We are seeking detail-oriented, dependable Pharmacy Technicians with strong inpatient pharmacy experience. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, safety-focused, and skilled in medication preparation, inventory management, and supporting pharmacy operations in a fast-paced hospital environment. Schedule: 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Night Shift Hours ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares and packages medications (oral and intravenous) for delivery to automated medication dispensing systems and/or designated medication areas using manual or automated packaging methods. * Retrieves, counts, measures, and compounds drugs (sterile and non-sterile) under the direction of the Pharmacist using barcode technology. * Delivers medications and supplies safely and accurately to the nursing unit, stock area and/or automated dispensing cabinet. * Has a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department. * Accurately fills automated medication dispensing systems. * Matches medication to dispensing labels and selects appropriate components for dispensed product. * Assists in inventory control of drug supplies and solutions for the pharmacy department. * Performs inventory checks to help ensure stock does not fall below required levels, confirms items are properly stored, and reviews expiration dates to rotate or retrieve items according to their date. * Checks pharmacy inventory and automated medication dispensing system stock for outdated and unused items. * Returns discontinued and unused medication to pharmacy, re-stocking and/or disposal. * Removes outdated items from pharmacy dispensing areas and automated medication dispensing systems. * Demonstrates competency and adherence to all required elements of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters 795 and 797. * Prepares all non-chemotherapy IV solutions including but not limited to Dialysate, Epidural, TPN and Investigational IV drugs. * Places IV order (non-chemotherapy) with wholesaler and processes receipt and stocking of drugs when delivered. * Orders, restocks and maintains IV room inventory (non-chemotherapy) and provides general maintenance of IV stock area, including monitoring of outdated drugs and beyond use dating. * Processes basic drug orders through pharmacy wholesaler, receives and restocks medications once delivered. * Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages. Responsible for intra-departmental communication. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Graduate from Pharmacy Technician Program preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Pharmacy Technician Licensure required Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Certification through NHA required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Good interpretive/analytical skills for medication dosage calculations Basic computer skills Good interpersonal skills LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations. SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE: $16.89 - $31.68Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
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