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Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - St. Lukes

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you dealt with an angry or upset patient on the phone or at the counter. What did you do?

whether the candidate can de-escalate high-pressure customer interactions without losing accuracy or professionalism

What experience do you have working in a retail pharmacy setting, and what was a typical day like there?

whether the preferred one year of retail pharmacy experience is real and relevant

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake, either your own or someone else's, before it reached a patient.

attention to detail and honesty about errors, which matters heavily in medication safety

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new computer system or piece of equipment quickly on the job.

adaptability to the pharmacy's dispensing technology and automation systems

How do you keep yourself accurate and focused during a shift where the pace doesn't let up for hours?

self-awareness about fatigue and error risk in sustained high-volume conditions

Technical

What do you know about the difference between a pharmacy technician and a pharmacist, and where does your job stop and theirs start?

understanding of scope of practice and when to escalate rather than overstep

Walk me through how you would fill and verify a prescription order from start to finish, including what checks you'd do before it goes out the door.

grasp of dispensing workflow and attention to error prevention

What do you understand about controlled substance handling, and why are those procedures stricter than for other medications?

baseline knowledge of DEA and regulatory requirements around controlled substances

Are you comfortable getting certified to give immunizations and non-vaccine injectables, and have you had any experience with that kind of patient-facing task?

willingness and readiness to take on the immunization certification the role requires

Situational

This is a high-volume retail pharmacy with a busy phone line and a discharge program running through it. Walk me through how you'd prioritize when you have a customer at the counter, a phone ringing, and a prescription that needs to go out for a discharge patient right now.

ability to triage competing urgent demands in a fast-paced environment without dropping something important

Say a nurse calls asking about a discharge medication that isn't ready yet. How do you handle that call?

communication skill and judgment on when to resolve an issue versus hand it off to a pharmacist

This schedule includes rotating weekends, two holidays a year, and start times as early as 6:45am. How does that fit with your life right now?

realistic assessment of scheduling flexibility and long-term reliability

If a customer's insurance rejects their prescription at pickup and they're frustrated because they need it today, what do you do?

problem-solving under pressure and comfort navigating insurance issues without escalating unnecessarily

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 38411 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Pharmacy: Outpatient Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Are you ready for your next challenging, yet rewarding role? Join a fast-paced pharmacy team where no two days are the same. You'll work in a high-volume environment with constant patient interaction, a busy phone line , and a collaborative team of diverse personalities. Flexibility is key , as schedules may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy helping others, and are looking for a dynamic and rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Various start times overlapping first and second shifts. Includes rotating weekends and two holidays per year . Typical start times are between, 6:45am-12:30pm, 8-hour shifts. Retail site servicing additional discharge program. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of retail experience. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 Major Responsibilities: • Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications. • Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required. • Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system. • Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate. • Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice. • Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Licensure (IL only): State of Wisconsin (registration): Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student; Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire, or sooner if required by law. Must sit for the certification exam at least one time within the first year of employment. Patient facing teammates may be required to have two certifications:  Immunization and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board.   Education Required: • High School Graduate. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Good mathematics skills. • Attention to details. • Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. • Basic computer skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job  • Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes  • Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique  • Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders  • Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing  • May be exposed to chemical hazards  This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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