Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy Nights 40hr/wk

umhealthwest • Wyoming, MI

1d

About The Position

The pharmacy technician performs the full range of technical and clerical level duties to assist the Pharmacist in the formulation, preparation, maintenance of patient records, dispensing and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent required. College courses or completion of a higher degree preferred.
• One of the following license types are required (in order of preference): Michigan Pharmacy Technician License, Michigan Pharmacy Technician License – Limited, Michigan Pharmacy Technician License – Temporary
• Pass certified pharmacy technician examination from either of the following: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – Preferred, or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Note: Pharmacy technicians that have not completed the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification program MUST obtain this certification within 1 year or 3 attempts from date of hire.
• Good math/basic algebra background mandatory; as obtained through formal education or prior experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Is an accurate, independent worker, possesses good communication skills, and, cooperates and takes direction from others.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience or 1-2 years of retail pharmacy experience.
• ASHP / USP 797 based certification in aseptic technique preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and distribution of medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Maintains Departmental security and documentation requirements.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the Department.
• Participates in quality improvement activities of the Department.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
• Completion of the following advanced job duties by job code.
• Complete orientation and is scheduled no less than 7 shifts on the M1 position.
• Complete technician check technician training.
• Obtain CPhT certification.
• Complete mentor training. Successfully mentor at least one new hire.
• Complete training in at least one of the following topics: Pharmacy wholesaler ordering, LEAN / FTD / Six Sigma white belt training, Peer interviewer, Certified compounding trainer.
• Hold one of the following departmental roles for at minimum 1 year: Controlled substance assistant, Pharmacy IT technician, Pharmacy Purchasing technician, USP 797 assistant, Floor stock assistant, Leadership representative, Employee of the Quarter coordinator, Co-chair one of the internal pharmacy committees
• Complete the mentor training. Successfully mentor at least one new hire.
• Complete the peer interview training. Participate in at least one peer interview.
• Complete the technician trainer competency. Train at least one new hire.
• Completion of chemotherapy certification.
• Co-chair an intra-departmental committee
• Complete one of the following quality improvement training sessions: LEAN, FTD, 5S
• Hold at least one of the following departmental roles for at minimum 2 year: Policy and procedure assistant, Technician scheduler, Medication safety technician, Controlled substance assistant, Pharmacy IT technician, Pharmacy Purchasing technician, USP 797 assistant, Floor stock assistant, Leadership representative, Employee of the Quarter coordinator, Co-chair one of the internal pharmacy committees
• Complete the mentor training. Successfully mentor at least one new hire.
• Complete the peer interview training. Participate in at least one peer interview.
• Complete the technician trainer competency. Train at least one new hire.
• Lead an internal project to successful completion.
• Completion of chemotherapy certification.
• Co-chair an intra-departmental committee
• Complete one of the following quality improvement training sessions: LEAN, FTD, 5S
• 5804 – Supervisor track employees must have lead a LEAN / FTD / 5S project
• Hold at least one of the following departmental roles for at minimum 2 year: Policy and procedure assistant, Technician scheduler, Leadership representative, USP 797 assistant, Floor stock assistant, Medication safety technician, Pharmacy IT technician, Pharmacy Purchasing technician, Co-chair one of the internal pharmacy committees

What This Job Offers

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