Pharmacy Technician - Full Time 72/pp Sign-On Bonus of Up to $3,000 Available

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures, and guidelines established within the organization, the department, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. The technician will be responsible for competency in the core areas of depending on location worked (i.e., outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient hospital pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc.) or shift assignment. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The Pharmacy Technician II and III roles build upon the skills and competencies of the previous level as part of a professional career pathway. Duties may vary based on location or shift. Specific duties for different levels and locations are outlined in the additional job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Temporary or permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire with permanent Michigan Pharmacy Tech licensure required within one year from issuance of temporary license.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required by the State of Michigan to transition from temporary to permanent licensure.
Students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with a valid pharmacy intern license are not required to have Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
Effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers.
Ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers.
Self-motivation.
Accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.
Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Able to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time.
Permanent Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with State of Michigan is required (for PT II and III).
Internal applicants must have no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score above 2.0 (for PT II and III).

Nice To Haves

3-6 months of experience and/or training in hospital, retail pharmacy or elsewhere - OR - equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred (for PT I).
If not previously trained, a 3-month formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred (for PT I).
Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of a Pharmacy Technician I (for PT II).
Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of Pharmacy Technician II (for PT III).
Job duties specific to outpatient/retail pharmacy include: performing a prescription sales transaction through the point of sale system and cash register, prescription filling, assisting in receiving the medication delivery, completes assigned inspections of medication storage locations (for PT I).
Job duties specific to hospital pharmacy include: delivery of supplies and medications to the nursing units, operating the medication carousel (at selected locations), packaging/repackaging medications, prepare non-sterile medication compounds (for PT I).
Active professional organization involvement (for PT III).
Mentoring, leadership, or ownership roles on projects/activities within the department or organization (for PT III).
Valid driver's license may be needed for some job functions.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing.
Fill orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist.
Perform a variety of related technical, clerical, and supply duties.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and document as required.
Prioritize and process orders per instruction from the pharmacist.
Answer and respond to phone calls.
Inventory management (re-stocking, rotation of stock, expired medication removal).
Outpatient pharmacy purchasing of supplies and medications.
Assisting the pharmacist in obtaining patient home medication histories and clarifying/reconciling home medications.
Utilizing the teach back method, able to provide patient medication education under the direction or supervision of the pharmacist.
Perform sterile medication compounding, which may include parenteral nutrition preparation, following institution policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797>.
Run and maintain any pharmacy robotic medication compounding equipment.
Assist the pharmacist, with oversight in reviewing and comprehending pharmacokinetic reports, collect and enter patient height/weight into the department documentation system, review and comprehend patient lab reports or other unit specific information.
Support the beside medication delivery program (meds to beds).
Coordinate the delivery of the medication to the patient.
Interact with other hospital personnel to coordinate medication therapy for the patient.
Specialty pharmacy program support which includes coordination of shipping, medication ordering, inventory management of specialty prescriptions.
Chemotherapy compounding following institutional policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797> and USP <800>.
Advanced level home medication histories for admission reconciliation in the emergency department.
Advanced level pharmacy buying.
Advanced level automated dispensing cabinet configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
Controlled substance diversion monitoring.
Advanced inventory management.
Departmental scheduling for large departments.