What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician I, II, III or Senior position at Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS)?
Description
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus!
The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, to assist them in their day-to-day tasks to prepare and dispense pharmaceutical drugs in accordance with standards, State and Federal laws, and department policies and procedures. Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician will vary depending on the location of pharmacy practice.
EDUCATION
Minimum Required : None
Preferred / Optional : Completion of Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician I : Minimum Required : None. Preferred / Optional : Six months of experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or customer service.
Pharmacy Technician II : Minimum Required : One year experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician) OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Pharmacy Technician III : Minimum Required : Three years experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician) OR Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program AND two year’s experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician)
Pharmacy Technician Senior : Minimum Required : Five years experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician) OR Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program AND four years experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician)
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
Pharmacy Technician I : Minimum Required : Pharmacy Technician registration or licensure OR an application for pharmacy technician registration or licensure will be accepted if it is in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration / licensure must be obtained within 6 months and must remain in good standing and current. Preferred / Optional : Certification as a Pharmacy Technician via PTCB or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician II : Minimum Required : Pharmacy Technician registration or licensure OR an application for pharmacy technician registration or licensure will be accepted if it is in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration / licensure must be obtained within 6 months and must remain in good standing and current. Preferred / Optional : advanced pharmacy technician certification (CPhT-Adv or CSPT).
Pharmacy Technician III & Senior : Minimum Required : Pharmacy Technician registration / licensure or application in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration / licensure must be obtained within six months and must remain in good standing and current. And one of the following :
- Pharmacy Technician Certification via PTCB or NHA
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification awarded by the American Association or Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT)
- Registered Medical Assistant registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License
Preferred / Optional : Advanced pharmacy technician certification (CPhT-Adv or CSPT).
