Retail Pharmacy Tech

Advocate Aurora Health

Retail Pharmacy Tech responsible for assisting licensed pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution at Advocate Health. Role includes training onsite before transitioning to remote work.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMenomonee Falls • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
Assists with medication distribution tasks
Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction
Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

medication preparationmedication distributioninventory controldata entryinsurance verificationlabel generationhazardous drugs handlingcontrolled substances managementmedication admission histories documentation

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillscritical thinkingproblem solvingdecision makingcreativityinterdepartmental collaboration

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDstate board of pharmacy registrationPharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT)National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT)