Pharmacy Technician II -- Retail Pharmacy

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician License (issued by Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing)

Nice To Haves

Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
Certified Pharmacy Technician by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
1+ years pharmacy work experience in retail pharmacy setting

Responsibilities

Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, or protocols.
Assist with drug procurement and inventory management.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube (where applicable); and handles cash transactions.
Completes third party adjudication for prescription claims and processes return to stocks according to policy.
Utilizes computerized prescription dispensing system to complete the following aspect of filling patient prescriptions: Create patient profiles. Prescription data input Third party/insurance processing Prescription refilling
Perform simple pharmaceutical calculations including, but not limited to, days’ supply and weight-based dosing calculations.
Collect payments using point-of-sale system.
Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.