Pharmacy Technician Pediatrics

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision and direction of a Pharmacist to process, prepare, package, and deliver medications and supplies. The role uses multiple medication automation systems and supports complex pharmacy areas, including satellite pharmacies, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, and inventory management. The technician triages calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members, maintains an organized work area, and completes assigned competencies and certification requirements. Hazardous or biologic products may be prepared after appropriate training and successful competency completion.

This full-time position is based at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The schedule is rotating, with variable workdays and shifts; listed shift times include 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., noon–8:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Weekend work is required every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan pharmacist intern license upon hire, or Michigan temporary pharmacy technician license upon hire.
• Michigan pharmacy technician license within 90 days.
• National pharmacy technician certification within 90 days: PTCB CPhT certification or NHA ExCPT certification; this certification requirement excludes pharmacist interns.
• Comply with applicable controlled-substance laws and procedures under direct Pharmacist supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Hospital experience.
• Full pharmacy technician license and national certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience.
• IV experience or compounding experience.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, package, and deliver medications and supplies under a Pharmacist’s supervision.
• Work with multiple medication automation systems.
• Provide technical assistance in complex pharmacy areas, including satellite pharmacies, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, and inventory management.
• Triage phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain all requirements for CPhT certifications.
• Complete assigned Spectrum Health 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 offering deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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