Certified Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare • Escanaba, MI

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in ensuring medications are promptly, accurately, and safely dispensed, delivered, charged, and credited. The technician prepares and labels medications to match orders and maintains records related to drug use and charges. The position requires proficiency in dispensing oral medications and preparing I.V. solutions. Duties may vary by assigned area or shift. The technician demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a health care setting.
• Current state Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT), validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pharmacy experience.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of mixing solutions and preparing medications using aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of growth and development principles and the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Working knowledge of arithmetic calculations at a level normally acquired through completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in promptly, accurately, and safely dispensing, delivering, charging, and crediting medications.
• Prepare and label medications to match orders.
• Maintain records related to drug use and charges.
• Dispense oral medications and prepare I.V. solutions.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• BCBS medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED