What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Certified Pharmacy Technician in the UHH Pharmacy Department
Hours & Shift: Part-time to Full-time (0.5FTE - 1.0FTE), Day Shift Position. Includes a weekend and holiday rotation.
Role Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Director, performs medication preparation, stocking and delivery functions, as well as clerical and housekeeping duties as assigned for the operation of the Pharmacy Department in an accurate and efficient manner to provide necessary drugs when needed for treatment of patients at the hospital, nursing home, home health and hospice departments. Additional duties may include the following:
- Process and prepare outpatient prescriptions.
- Prepare and compound all sterile products including, but not limited to, IVPB medications, PCA syringes, LVP, and chemotherapy products.
- Fill medication exchange cassettes from start to finish including, but not limited to, running pick lists and debit and credit reports.
- Assure expired medications are not in patient care areas.
- Maintain controlled substance inventories.
- Conduct hourly visits to all patient care areas to pick-up orders and deliver medications.
- Knowledge of, and ability to order medications and supplies from wholesalers and various vendors.
- Working knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems. Ability to enter medication orders, maintain inventory and provide medication billing, etc.
- Maintain appropriate daily controlled substances records.
- Reconcile insurance problems, i.e., Medical Assistance and Medicare.
- Maintain proper levels of floor stock for all Pharmacy products.
- Package all medications as to Pharmacy policy.
- Complete continuing education on a regular basis.
- Exchange medication carts.
- Label products appropriately.
- Assist and train all other Pharmacy personnel as needed including, but not limited to, Pharmacists and other Pharmacy Technicians.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Prior Pharmacy Technician training program completion would be desirable.
- National Pharmaceutical Technician Certification is to be successfully completed within 18 months of employment in this position.
- Previous hospital or pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Ability to type, perform computer data entry, use a calculator, and perform math calculations.
- Strong computer and clerical skills are necessary.
- Must deal courteously and respectfully with people.
- General familiarity with hospital routines, medical terminology, and drugs preferred.
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: October 29, 2026
Salary : $39,573 - $53,162