Pharmacy Tech Youth Apprentice

Department:

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Variable Shift

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.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $27.75

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 listed within the listed 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

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.