Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Pharmacy Assistant, St. Clare Baraboo - SSM Health : Job Details

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WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Worker Type:

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning$18/hourat one of our Wisconsin locations.Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!

JobHighlights

Youth Apprentices in our Pharmacy Assistant career pathwayassistwith the vital function of assuring patients receiveaccurateandtimelyprescription orders.You'llwork with a pharmacy care team with an experienced professional who willserve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.

Job Details

• Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details

• Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program

• Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer

• Prepare supplies and instruments andmonitorinventory whilemaintainingpharmacy records and other documents

• Assistwith placing and distributing medication and supply ordersand helping customers both in person and via telephone

• Provide support to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the packing and delivery of medications to customers in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school junior or senior

• 16 years of age

• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Programin accordance withyour local school criteria

• Reliable transportation to get to and from work

• Satisfactory progress towards graduation

• Commit to completing450 hoursat the jobsite(10-15 hours per week)

• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility

• Skill with attending to details, excellentattendanceand a strong work ethic

• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication

About SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri.We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God's healing presence toeveryone we serve.We'vereceived national recognition from U.S. News&World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Becker's Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.

Job Summary:

Prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Measures, mixes, counts out, labels, and records amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts prescription orders.
• Performs calculations for medication orders.
• Prepares supplies and instruments. Maintains inventory.
• Assists in preparing patient medications under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Participates in quality assurance practices.
• Maintains pharmacy records and other documents.
• Implements error prevention and safety strategies to improve safety and accuracy of prescription preparation and delivery.
• Places medication and supply orders.
• Assists in the preparation of nonsterile compounds under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in High School or 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Department:

390####### Pharmacy

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

15

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave:we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Click here to learn more.

BenefitsSSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.