Pharmacy Technician

Tenet • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. Under the direction and final check of a licensed Pharmacist, this role prepares, packages and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures. It involves utilizing mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintaining a sterile environment. The position also includes delivering floor stock medication, patient-specific medication, emergency boxes and crash cart trays to patient care areas. It may involve processing and delivering controlled substances to patient care areas, maintaining appropriate controlled substance inventory and documentation. The technician collects and returns medication orders and unused and expired medications from the patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing and performs related charge functions. They respond to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers, providing appropriate information regarding medication orders. The company is committed to providing an enriching and rewarding environment, delivering resources, tools, and support to employees to serve patients and customers. Tenet believes in a diverse and inclusive environment, grounded in dedication to the health and well-being of all people, respecting, nurturing, and encouraging diversity of thought, background, and experience to contribute to positive work environments and exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan by 10/1/15.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate an on-line computer keyboard and typewriter to maintain patient profile, capture charges, enter prescription data and access patient information.
• Visual acuity and color vision to read prescriptions, recognize impurities in I.V. solutions and accurately fill prescriptions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with physicians, patient care staff, and other department personnel and patients.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations, requiring knowledge of metric system and use of a calculator.
• Ability to transport medication delivery carts, lift approximately 10-20 pounds (light work), bend and move stock (6-10% of work day).
• Ability to frequently (21-50% or work time) lift and transport medications such as I.V. solutions (exerting a force of up to 60 pounds).
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move to and from various units/patient rooms of the hospital almost constantly (more than 80% of work day) to dispense medications, at times in cramped quarters.

Nice To Haves

• Prior pharmacy experience and/or completion of formal pharmacy technician training including knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminologies.
• Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains a sterile environment.
• Delivers floor stock medication, patient-specific medication, emergency boxes and crash cart trays to patient care areas.
• May process and deliver controlled substances to patient care areas maintaining appropriate controlled substance inventory and documentation.
• Collects and returns medication orders and unused and expired medications from the patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing.
• Performs related charge functions.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers and provides appropriate information regarding medication orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees