Pharmacy Technician Certified

McLaren Health Care • Lapeer, MI

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician prepares medications for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and assists with all aspects of pharmacy duties. The role includes inpatient and outpatient computer charge entries, maintaining appropriate medication inventory levels in automated dispensing units, and assisting the pharmacy buyer with inventory control. The technician must be able to order supplies through the wholesaler when the buyer is absent. Work is performed in compliance with Federal and State regulations, HFAP accreditation standards, and financial management requirements.

The position works an evening shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with 80 scheduled hours per pay period. McLaren states that it does not hire individuals who use nicotine and conducts nicotine testing during pre-employment; a positive test results in rescission of the offer. Individuals who test positive may reapply after six months.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mathematical proficiency.
• Data entry experience.
• Active State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License.

Nice To Haves

• Previous computer experience.
• Previous automated dispensing unit experience.
• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Associate’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Fill patients’ new and current medications, including unit dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, bulk medications, and compounds.
• Perform all duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
• Fill and maintain medication inventory, including controlled substances, in automated dispensing units, OR trays, Crash Carts, ALS/EMS boxes, and the medical center Night Cart.
• Prepare pre-outpatient surgery orders.
• Make inpatient and outpatient computer charge entries.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and medications in automated dispensing units.
• Assist the pharmacy buyer with inventory control and order through the wholesaler when the buyer is absent.
• Comply with Federal and State regulations, HFAP accreditation standards, and financial management requirements.

What This Job Offers

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