Pharmacy Tech - PRN

UHS•Auburn Hills, MI

142d•Onsite

About The Position

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives. If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200. POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications for patients under the direction of a registered pharmacist. Performs in a support capacity to ensure medications are prepared for dispensing to patients in a safe manner. May perform other duties related to pharmacy operations as well as medication orders, billing, filling, and delivering medication to the hospital units.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification program or at least one year of training as a Pharmacy tech trainee, required.
Valid Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Michigan, required.
Knowledge and ability to read and comprehend physician’s orders relating to medications and treatments, required.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, supervisor and team members, required.
Strong customer service focus, required.
Demonstrates appropriate problem-solving and decision-making skills, required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of use and dispensing of medications, preferred.
1-2 years of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepares medications for pharmacist review before being dispensed.
Performs tasks involved with preparation and labeling of IV admixtures and associated record keeping.
Packages dry orals, liquid orals and small volume injectable in unit-of-use containers using a combination of mechanical equipment and manual procedures.
Delivers medications to patient care areas within appropriate time frames.
Ensures drug items are appropriately billed to various areas or patients.
Ensures expired medications are removed from pharmacy inventory and stored properly.
Processes transfers and discharges according to established departmental procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.