Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Munson Healthcare•Manistee, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in performing patient care activities including preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and supporting clinical documentation related to medication therapies. Licensed pharmacy technicians are part of the first line to providing safe high-quality pharmaceutical care to our patients.

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician License issued by the State of Michigan or a temporary license by starting date and full licensure within 180 days of hire date.
PTCB Certification (CPhT credential) preferred upon hire and is required within 90 days of hire.
High school diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent)
1 year of pharmacy experience
General clerical skills.
Must have legible handwriting and/or printing.
Must have numerical comprehension and mathematical skills.
Ability to communicate verbally, comprehends verbal instructions, and has good telephone etiquette.
Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard)
May require lifting and carrying of light loads (up to 40lbs), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions
Stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers)
Walking or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary
Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job!

Nice To Haves

Courses in chemistry and biology preferred.
Pharmacy Technician Associate of Arts degree, Associates degree with pharmacy experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Training, knowledge and experience in aseptic technique and intravenous admixture preparation is desired.
Knowledge of medications, medical nomenclature and ability to read physicians’ orders is desirable.
Knowledge of how hospitals operate and function is desirable.
Good visual, manual dexterity, and physical ability to withstand the majority of shift on feet, moving around.
Experience with on-line computer systems is desirable.