Inpatient Pharmacy Tech – Youth Apprentice – Oshkosh
Job ID:
R139424
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Pay Range:
$18.50 – $27.75
Location:
Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh – 855 N Westhaven Dr
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This position is for a high school student entering their Junior or Senior year for the 2025-2026 school year
Major Responsibilities:
Observes and assists the pharmacy department to gain knowledge of the pharmacy technician role to determine career path options while in high school.
Learns and demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members and patients.
Learns and demonstrates competency in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
Learns and demonstrates competency in prescription processing, including obtaining required patient information, data entry, record keeping, insurance verification and label generation.
Learns and demonstrates compliance of legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This includes but is not limited to USP requirements, HIPAA, and controlled substance procedures.
Learns and participates in non-sterile and sterile compounding preparation in accordance with USP guidelines.
Learns and demonstrates competency in department safety strategies related to error prevention.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
If working in WI: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, application must be submitted prior to start date.
If working in IL: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, application must be submitted prior to start date with license obtained within 60 days of date of submission.
Education Required:
Currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior
Experience Required:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good mathematic skills
Attention to details
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day
Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to:
Lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest-level
Lift and carry up to 3 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to:
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
