Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Ambulatory Services) at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to:

• Provide multi-faceted support to pharmacists and clinic staff at multiple pharmacy sites across the city of Madison.


• Deliver exceptional customer service by assisting patients with their take-home medications in a fast-paced health care environment.


• Process claims and help patients navigate complex insurance issues.


• Work hands-on with medications of all kinds.


• Explore opportunities to climb our Technician Career Ladder and work in new and exciting pharmacy fields, including Remote Dispensing, Tech-Check-Tech, Anticoagulation, Adherence Packaging, and PA Services.


• Develop your pharmacy knowledge and your career by completing our ASHP accredited technician training program.


• Great work schedule with no weekend or holidays required.

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Education:

Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred – Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Work Experience:

Minimum – One (1) year experience as a pharmacy technician or completion of accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Licenses and Certifications:

Preferred – Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail


• Customer service skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team


• Time and task management, prioritizing, and organizational skill


• Ability to prioritize and problem solve


• Ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.


• Ability to type


• Previous experience with computers, preferably using Microsoft Office and other Windows based system. Ability to use computer for order entry, inventory control, billing, and record keeping.

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 100% FTE position. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

UW Health Pharmacy Services Building – a non-clinical location in Middleton that houses nearly 100 Pharmacy professionals. These employees perform various services and duties, including pharmacy administration, Pharmacy Technician Training Program, pharmacy primary care services, medication prior authorization, sterile and non-sterile compounding, specialty/mail service program and call center.

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