Pharmacy Technician

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The pharmacy department at Dearborn is responsible for providing medication reliably and safely for our patients. We are a resource for medication information for providers, staff and patients. Pharmacy spans across the continuum of care, from outpatient to inpatient, ambulatory and specialty to critical care. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital has proudly served residents across Southeast Michigan since 1953. With 632 beds, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and home to five residency programs and a cardiology fellowship in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and accredited by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. The hospital is also known for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart and vascular and cancer care.

Requirements

• A level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a general high school diploma program or GED.
• Experience with sterile compounding and/or 6 months technician experience and/or graduate of an ASHP accredited technician training program.

Nice To Haves

• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist, performs a variety of functions related to preparation, storage, distribution and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Within the Hospital, rotation through IV admixture and unit dose service is routine. Rotation to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services may be required.
• Performs data entry and other record keeping functions as determined to be necessary to the operations of the department.
• Fills medication orders including oral, injectable and topical medications and intravenous admixtures.
• Enters patient demographics, insurance information and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system, prioritizing scripts for customers waiting.
• Appropriately handles and reprocesses rejected claims.
• Processes prescriptions, retrieves correct medication, fills and labels prescription and attaches any necessary notifications.
• Files completed scripts in the patient pickup bins after pharmacist verification.
• Answers telephone and assists customers at the lobby counter and Pharmacy drive-through window.
• Updates and electronically transmits the daily drug order – monitors and documents/communicates special orders and shortages.
• Processes daily drug order from wholesaler, stocks drug shelves, checks for outdated drugs, logs controlled drugs and files invoices.
• Contacts supplier to resolve discrepancies on invoice.
• Distributes prepared medications to patient care areas, patient bedside and/or other departments of the Hospital.
• Reconciles cash drawer twice daily (opening and closing) and documents per policy.
• Performs other record keeping duties as required.
• Assists in training of new staff and a resource for IT support personal.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly manner.
• Cleaning and dusting of work areas and shelves.
• Disinfecting of high touch points such as counters, credit card devices, phones, counting utensils and signature pads.
• May rotate to other outpatient pharmacy sites/home delivery pharmacy as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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