Pharmacy Technician Student Grand Rapids Hospitals

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Student will gain experience in all aspects of their Pharmacy Technician career through a dedicated, structured Pharmacy Technician Training Program. The goal of this Program is to prepare the student for successfully obtaining the Michigan Pharmacy Technician License and PTCB Certification and to make graduating students eligible for employment with Corewell Health Pharmacies. The Corewell Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program Student Program consists of a 10-week combination of theory and practice and is aimed at having the candidate learn the role of Pharmacy Technician. The structure of the program entails 20 hours per week Didactic/Simulation Training and 20 Hours per Week Hands-On Experiential Rotations for a total of 400 Hours of Pharmacy Technician Training. The Corewell Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program supports student education by delivering instruction from accredited educational content, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians who specialize in each subject within clinical and operational areas. This structure allows students to receive the most advanced, applicable information possible through the use of Didactic Material, Simulations, and Experiential Rotations. Didactic materials will be delivered via computerized learning and lecture style format. Simulated rotations imitate the real-world processes and systems described during the didactic portion of the program. Simulation allows students to develop skills and practice processes described in lectures, so when they are asked to perform these tasks during their externship experience, they will understand their role in the system and how to handle the task at hand. Experiential rotations are real world opportunities for students to work alongside health care professionals and interact with patients to apply their classroom and simulation training. For each rotation the student will report to a site coordinator and review the instructions and expectations for the rotation. Experiential hours will be recorded using the programs digital platform.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• This is a 10-week consecutive On-Site Program scheduled to start 7/13/2026 and end 9/18/2026
• Shifts will be approximately 8-Hour Shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Responsibilities

• Medication Order fulfillment (i.e., various packaging, dispensing machine, labeling, shipping, etc.).
• Works under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist in prepackaging medication for dispensing.
• Assists the Pharmacist in final checking of filled prescriptions, which may include staging the medication for Pharmacist final review and/and or packaging of medication after Pharmacist final review.
• Coordinating and staging items for delivery for an accurate and timely delivery to the customer.
• Works with Technician Supervisor in maintaining a clean, safe work environment, checking equipment for calibration, safety, and cleanliness.
• Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
• Assists with special projects as needed.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, and standards of ethical conduct.
• Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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