What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at State of Wisconsin - Health Services?
Introduction
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to typically work from 2:00pm-10:30pm including every other weekend.
SRSTC opened in 2001 and provides care and treatment for several different patient populations. The center houses Wisconsin’s Sexually Violent Persons Program, provides care and treatment for persons found not guilty by reasons of mental disease or mental defect, and provides court ordered treatment, testing, and education to patients found not competent to stand trial. SRSTC is a 500-bed treatment facility and is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.
As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:
- 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
- Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
- Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
- Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
Position Summary
As a Pharmacy Technician at SRSTC, you will be responsible to:
- Prepare and distribute medication.
- Maintain inventory levels of medications, solutions, supplies, etc.
- Provide assistance to nurses and other clinical staff in a variety of duties.
Salary Information
The starting pay is $20.52 per hour, plus excellent benefits. Night differential is an additional $0.80/hour night and weekend differential is an additional $.80/hour. The differentials will be combined for a total of $1.60/hour when working a night shift on a weekend. A 12-month probationary period is required.
Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction and based on the compensation plan in effect at time of appointment. This position is classified as a Pharmacy Technician – Objective and is in pay schedule and range 06/11.
Job Details
All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility after their start date.
All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
- Registration or ability to obtain registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Registration must be obtained within 30 days of the start date. Please see the DSPS website for more information on registration.
Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:
- Experience and/or training preparing and administering medications.
- Experience working in a secured setting.
- Experience working with inventory (e.g., receiving inventory, verifying invoices, stocking, removing outdated products, performing physical inventory counts, etc.)
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How To Apply
Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Helpful Information:
Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.- You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
- Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
- Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
- If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
- For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom in Human Resources at MichaelJ.Sansom@dhs.wi.gov.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.
You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is November 12th 11:59pm.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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