Pharmacy Technician Pediatrics 7 x 7

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Pharmacist, provides technical assistance with processing and preparing medications and supplies. Works with multiple medication automation systems, delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas, and triages phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members. The role may involve complex pharmacy areas, including satellites, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, and inventory management.

Prepares medications and supplies, including complex sterile formulations, under a Pharmacist’s direction. May prepare hazardous or biologic products after completing required training and competencies. Prepares and packages bulk medications into unit-of-use packaging, and handles controlled substances for pharmacy and patient care areas under a Pharmacist’s direct supervision and in accordance with federal and state law. Maintains a clean and organized work area, CPhT certification requirements, and assigned competencies by their due dates.

This is an on-site, full-time position with a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule from Wednesday to Wednesday, primarily 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position also includes one additional first- or second-shift shift during the off week. The role is scheduled for 40 hours weekly and includes every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan Pharmacist Intern license upon hire, or Michigan Pharmacy Technician Temporary license upon hire, and Michigan Pharmacy Technician license within 90 days.
• Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB (CPhT) within 90 days, or ExCPT certification through NHA within 90 days; these certification requirements exclude Pharmacist Interns.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Hospital experience.
• Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician license and national pharmacy technician certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance with processing and preparing medications and supplies under the direction of a Pharmacist.
• Work with multiple medication automation systems.
• Prepare medications and supplies, including complex sterile formulations, under a Pharmacist’s direction.
• Prepare hazardous or biologic products when properly trained and after passing required competencies.
• Prepare and package bulk medications into unit-of-use packaging.
• Handle controlled substances for pharmacy and patient care areas under a Pharmacist’s direct supervision and in accordance with federal and state law.
• Deliver pharmacy-prepared medications, controlled substances, and supplies to nursing stations and patient care areas.
• Triage phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members.
• Perform dispensing tasks, including first doses and cart fill.
• Refill Pyxis systems.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Participate in code and emergency response with a Pharmacist.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain CPhT certification requirements and complete assigned competencies by their due dates.

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 matching savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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