Staff Pharmacy Technician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Wisconsin Community Services

Job Summary

Position mostly consists of filling prescriptions and serving individuals that present to the pharmacy. Delivering medications to off-site locations as needed throughout the week is expected. Will need to perform other duties as necessary to maintain pharmacy services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shift schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

• Fill prescriptions and compliance packaging (bubble packs).

• Assist WCS staff and other consumers or vendors presenting to the pharmacy.

• Deliver medications to other WCS locations and agencies served by the pharmacy.

• Receive and triage phone calls.

• Check e-mails regularly.

• Place orders to wholesalers and manage inventory.

• Process return-to-stock medications.

• Check for expired medications routinely.

• Complete all other routine tasks necessary to maintain pharmacy services.

• Assist other pharmacy staff with tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician

• Valid driver’s license

• Meets all employee requirements including references, criminal background check, driver’s license check, etc.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is preferred

• Experience in social work is beneficial




Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong sense of teamwork

• Ability to multi-task and work well in a busy and demanding environment

• Excellent customer service

• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare and compliance with those programs

• Able to learn and understand pharmacy software (Speed Script)

• Able to learn and understand the policies and procedures of the pharmacy.

• Adjust well to change and implement new policies and procedures when they occur

• Strong troubleshooting abilities

• Remain organized

• Understanding that the people we serve may present to WCS at time when their severe and persistent mental health diagnosis is most symptomatic

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Able to stand and work at a computer most of the day. Also able to regularly reach, bend, and walk. Can lift a minimum of 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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