Pharmacy Technician Per Diem Rotating Shift

Trane Technologies • Detroit, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and final check of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares, packages, and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and established policies and procedures. The role uses mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintains a sterile environment. The technician delivers floorstock and patient-specific medications, emergency boxes, and crash cart trays to patient care areas.

The technician may process and deliver controlled substances to patient care areas while maintaining appropriate inventory and documentation. The position also collects and returns medication orders and unused or expired medications from patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing, performs related charge functions, and responds to hospital employees’ and customers’ requests and inquiries with appropriate information regarding medication orders. Other duties may be assigned.

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital is Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center. It has one of the state’s largest and most well-equipped emergency departments, the first and largest verified burn center in Michigan, a 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan by 10/1/15.

Nice To Haves

• Prior pharmacy experience and/or completion of formal pharmacy technician training, including knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Pharmacy technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and label IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and established policies and procedures.
• Use mathematical calculations to ensure medication accuracy and maintain a sterile environment.
• Deliver floorstock and patient-specific medication, emergency boxes, and crash cart trays to patient care areas.
• May process and deliver controlled substances to patient care areas while maintaining appropriate inventory and documentation.
• Collect and return medication orders and unused or expired medications from patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing.
• Perform related charge functions.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers and provide appropriate information regarding medication orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED