Pharmacy Technician Part Time

UnitedHealth Group•Grand Rapids, MI

13h•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you’ll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The part-time (15- 20 hours per week) Pharmacy Technician will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. Pharmacy Location: Located within Forest View Hospital, 1055 Medical Park Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays 6:30am to 2:30pm

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Active Michigan state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in outpatient setting
Must have weekend availability
Proficiency with pharmacy software
Proven excellent customer service skills including effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Demonstrated ability to process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
Demonstrated ability to process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
Demonstrated ability to deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
Demonstrated ability to maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
Demonstrated ability to support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
Demonstrated ability to comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

Nice To Haves

PTCB/CPhT

Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Processes prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
Assists pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
Process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
Delivers medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
Maintains medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
Supports medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
Complies with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations