<p>Position Summary</p> <p>As a Pharmacy Technician, you are responsible for packaging, labeling, and distributing medications, drugs and pharmacy supplies to the Institution units. You will also assist with inventory recordkeeping, storage of supplies and general maintenance of pharmacy area.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay for the position is $19.92 per hour or the minimum at the time of appointment, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Pharmacy Technician - Objective and is in pay schedule and range 06/11.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>All applicants who may be appointed to this position 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.</p> <p>All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI, or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.</p> <p>This position has physical requirements which may include, but are not limited to, lifting 25 pounds, standing, sitting, kneeling, and stooping. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum qualifications include all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Registration or eligibility to obtain registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) by the time of appointment. Eligible is defined as either: Applicant is at least 18 years of age and has graduated from high school or has attained high school graduation equivalency as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) or The applicant is enrolled in a youth apprenticeship program for pharmacy technicians that is on the list of youth apprenticeship programs approved by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) under Wis. Stat. § 106.13(2m). </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with inventory management and placing medication orders. </li><li>Experience preparing cassettes for medication distribution. </li><li>Experience working in a psychiatric setting, hospital, or healthcare setting. </li></ul> <p>For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Sign in to your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.</p> <p>Helpful Information:</p> <ul> <li>Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. </li><li>You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. </li><li>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. </li><li>Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. </li><li>Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. </li><li>If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. </li><li>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 Shea O'Malley in Human Resources at shea.omalley@dhs.wisconsin.gov. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is August 20, 2025, at 11:59pm.</p> <p>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.</p>