Pharmacy Technician

Corewell Health • Grosse Pointe, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs functions related to preparing, storing, distributing, and dispensing prescriptions. In the hospital, routine rotations include IV admixture and unit dose service; rotations to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services may also be required. The position performs data entry and record keeping needed for department operations, fills oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medication orders, and distributes prepared medications to patient care areas, bedside, and other hospital departments.

The technician enters patient demographics, insurance information, and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system; processes prescriptions and rejected claims; retrieves, fills, and labels medications; and files prescriptions for pickup after pharmacist verification. The role also includes assisting customers by telephone, at the lobby counter, and at the pharmacy drive-through; managing drug orders and shortages; maintaining stock and records; reconciling the cash drawer; and supporting staff training and IT needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a general high school diploma program or GED.
• Experience with sterile compounding, or at least 6 months of technician experience, or graduation from an ASHP-accredited technician training program.
• Michigan State Pharmacy Technician license or Michigan State Pharmacist Intern license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, distribute, and dispense prescriptions under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Rotate through IV admixture and unit dose services, with possible rotations to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services.
• Perform data entry and record keeping required for department operations.
• Fill oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medication orders.
• Enter patient demographics, insurance information, and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system, prioritizing prescriptions for waiting customers.
• Handle and reprocess rejected claims.
• Retrieve the correct medication, fill and label prescriptions, and attach necessary notifications.
• File completed prescriptions in patient pickup bins after pharmacist verification.
• Answer telephone calls and assist customers at the lobby counter and pharmacy drive-through window.
• Update and electronically transmit the daily drug order; monitor, document, and communicate special orders and shortages.
• Process daily wholesaler drug orders, stock shelves, check for outdated drugs, log controlled drugs, and file invoices.
• Contact suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Distribute prepared medications to patient care areas, patient bedside, and other hospital departments.
• Reconcile the cash drawer at opening and closing, twice daily, and document according to policy.
• Perform other required record-keeping duties.
• Assist in training new staff and serve as a resource for IT support personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto 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