Pharmacy Technician

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 preparing, storing, distributing, and dispensing prescriptions. Hospital assignments routinely include rotation through IV admixture and unit dose services; rotation to operating room and outpatient pharmacy services may also be required. The role includes data entry and record keeping needed for pharmacy operations.

The technician fills oral, injectable, and topical medication orders and intravenous admixtures; assists with bulk manufacturing of special pharmaceutical products; prepares and distributes floor stock; and inventories and restocks nearby shelves while checking for outdated drugs. The technician enters charges and credits for dispensed medications and IV admixtures, documents medications and IV solutions returned to the Pharmacy, and distributes prepared medications to patient care areas and other hospital departments. Other duties include answering the telephone, assisting at the Pharmacy window, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and following clean room (797) guidelines when preparing intravenous admixtures.

Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a general high school diploma program or GED.
• Michigan State Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire, or Michigan State Pharmacist Intern license required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sterile compounding, six months of technician experience, and/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 record keeping needed for department operations.
• Fill oral, injectable, and topical medication orders and intravenous admixtures.
• Assist in 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• Inventory and restock shelves in the immediate work area and check for outdated drugs.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, and document medications and IV solutions returned to the Pharmacy.
• Distribute prepared medications to patient care areas and other hospital departments.
• Answer the telephone and assist at the Pharmacy window.
• Maintain a safe, orderly work area and follow clean room (797) guidelines when preparing intravenous admixtures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on items and services such as restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED