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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Pharmacy Technician Specialist 1 - Medication History

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeMilwaukee, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy, as required in the state of employment.
  • Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Typically, 1–3 years of experience in health care, the insurance industry, pharmacy, or a medical background.
  • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile them correctly.
  • Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs and set clear standards to ensure needs are met.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Self-discipline and attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of PCs, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), the internet, and general call center systems.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, reach above the shoulders, and potentially sit for extended periods.
  • Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
  • Functional vision, touch, and hearing.
  • Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment to perform duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
  • Ability to perform frequent fine motor tasks with the hands and wrists, including writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation, including syringe use.
  • Ability to take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Responsibilities

  • Complete area-specific work in accordance with standard processes, procedures, and policies.
  • Serve as an expert with equipment and technology in the specialized area.
  • Problem-solve technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.
  • Ensure documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
  • Support communication and coordination with patients and the care team.
  • Identify quality-improvement opportunities based on specialized skills to support safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
  • Provide input to and support implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
  • Participate in site- or system-level specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable.
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
  • Keep current with changes in the specialized field and collaborate with department leadership to adopt best practices.
  • Maintain updated knowledge and skills and contribute to the education of others.
  • Contribute positively to the execution of pharmacy department initiatives.
  • Accept task assignments from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.
  • Complete medication histories at Aurora Sinai every other weekend from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Desired Qualifications

  • A strong background in medical terminology.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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