Pharmacy Technician I

McLaren Health Care•Petoskey, MI

About The Position

Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the pharmacist. Under the direction and final check of a licensed pharmacist, prepares, packages, and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and established policies and procedures. The role serves patients from newborn through geriatric age groups and performs other related duties as required and directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state Temporary, Limited, or Full Pharmacy Technician License. A candidate with a state Temporary Pharmacy Technician License must obtain a valid state Full Pharmacy Technician License within 365 days of issuance.

Nice To Haves

Computer experience.
Previous pharmacy experience or courses in a pharmacy curriculum.

Responsibilities

Set up, organize, and maintain the work area.
Assist pharmacists and, under their direction, fill containers, prepare and affix labels, prepackage pharmaceuticals, maintain records, and stock supplies.
Perform pharmacy computer functions as required.
Prepare and label IVs, hyperalimentation solutions, chemotherapy agents, and other pharmaceutical products.
Respond to patient admission, transfer, discharge, and discontinued medication notices, and process physician orders according to established procedures.
Assist with recordkeeping, billing, and accounting functions, including verifying remittances, corresponding with third-party prescription payors, entering charges and payments, making adjustments, posting charges, and printing statements.
Assist with ordering, receiving, inspecting, and adjusting stock.
Maintain floor stock, crash carts, and nursing station inspection reports.
Assist in training pharmacy personnel.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Provide for the age-specific needs of patients from newborn through geriatric age according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.