Pharmacy Technician

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Coldwater, MI

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About The Position

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and actively contribute to an environment that fosters satisfaction among patients, families, physicians, and employees.

The technician procures and distributes medication orders, fills physician orders, replenishes medication kits and automated dispensing machines, and prepares sterile products when appropriately trained and competent. The role also includes supporting medication inventory and inspections, collaborating with health care professionals, training employees, supporting quality-improvement initiatives, and promoting patient safety and effective communication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern License with the Michigan Board of Pharmacy. Candidates may be hired with a Temporary Pharmacy Technician License, which expires one year from receipt, with the expectation of obtaining a Pharmacy Technician license within six months of hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification as required by law.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move between workstations and perform sitting, reaching, standing, squatting, kneeling, walking, and stair climbing.
• Ability to perform frequent manual tasks that may affect the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when compounding nonsterile, sterile, and hazardous products.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Under a registered pharmacist’s direction, procure and distribute medication orders according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Fill physician orders and accurately replenish medication kits, automated dispensing machines, and stock requisitions.
• Safely and accurately prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition where applicable, using appropriate techniques and only after completing required competencies.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies; repackage bulk medications in unit-dose packages according to established procedures.
• Assist with medication inspections and identify and remove outdated or unusable medications.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to meet departmental goals and support communication, constructive problem solving, and team-based decision-making.
• Train new employees and provide in-services to current employees in areas of specialization or expertise.
• Complete special assignments related to continuous quality improvement and other projects assigned by a supervisor.
• Maintain professional, helpful, and courteous relationships with nursing and other hospital employees, patients, and families.
• Perform duties ethically and responsibly.
• Support the department’s vision and embrace change to help achieve it.
• Promote patient safety through the use of error-prevention techniques.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, within the department and with external customers.
• Pursue continuous improvement by focusing on key department metrics and participating as a team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance, provided as part of full-time employment.
• Optional supplementary coverage, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

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