Pharmacy Technician PRN

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. Hospital assignments may include routine rotation through IV admixture and unit dose services, with possible rotation to operating room and outpatient pharmacy services. The role also performs data entry and other recordkeeping required for department operations.

In outpatient pharmacy, the technician fills oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medication orders; enters patient, insurance, and prescription information; processes claims and prescriptions; and supports customers by phone, at the lobby counter, and through the drive-through window. The technician manages medication orders and inventory, maintains records for controlled drugs and invoices, distributes medications, reconciles the cash drawer, assists with training and IT support, and keeps work areas clean and orderly. Rotation to other outpatient pharmacy locations or the home delivery pharmacy may be required.

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

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, six months of technician experience, and/or graduation from an ASHP-accredited technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders, including oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medications.
• Enter patient demographics, insurance information, and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system; prioritize prescriptions for waiting customers and handle or reprocess rejected claims.
• Process prescriptions by retrieving the correct medication, filling and labeling it, and attaching required 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• Process wholesaler drug orders, stock shelves, check for outdated drugs, log controlled drugs, and file invoices; contact suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.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 bedsides, and other hospital departments.
• Reconcile the cash drawer at opening and closing and document the process according to policy; perform other required recordkeeping.
• Assist in training new staff and serve as a resource for IT support personnel.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area; clean and dust work areas and shelves and disinfect high-touch points.
• Rotate to other outpatient pharmacy sites or the home delivery pharmacy as needed.
• Perform routine rotations through IV admixture and unit dose services, with possible rotation to operating room and outpatient pharmacy services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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