Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs functions related to the preparation, storage, distribution, and dispensing of prescriptions. In the hospital, routine work includes rotation through IV admixture and unit dose services; rotation to operating room and outpatient pharmacy services may also be required. The technician performs data entry and record keeping needed for department operations; fills oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medication orders; and assists with bulk manufacturing of special pharmaceutical products.

The technician prepares and distributes floor stock in response to requisitions, inventories and restocks the immediate work area, and checks for outdated medications. The role includes entering charges and credits for dispensed medications and IV admixtures, documenting returned medications and IV solutions, distributing prepared medications to patient care areas and other hospital departments, answering telephone calls, and assisting at the pharmacy window. The technician maintains a safe, orderly work area and follows appropriate USP <797> cleanroom guidelines when preparing intravenous admixtures.

This is a casual/PRN, part-time position at the Royal Oak Hospital. Work hours and days are variable, with variable weekend frequency and a rotating shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Michigan State pharmacy technician license or Michigan State pharmacist intern license, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sterile compounding, or six months of technician experience, or graduation from an ASHP-accredited technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, distribute, and dispense prescriptions under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist.
• Rotate through IV admixture and unit dose services; rotate to operating room and outpatient pharmacy services as required.
• Perform data entry and other record-keeping functions needed for department operations.
• Fill oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medication orders.
• Assist in the bulk manufacturing of special pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare and distribute floor stock in response to requisition forms.
• Inventory and restock shelves in the immediate work area and check for outdated drugs.
• Enter charges and credits for medications and IV admixtures dispensed from the pharmacy, and document medications and IV solutions returned to the pharmacy.
• Distribute prepared medications to patient care areas and other hospital departments.
• Answer telephone calls and assist at the pharmacy window.
• Maintain the work area in a safe, orderly manner.
• Follow appropriate cleanroom (USP <797>) guidelines when preparing intravenous admixtures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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