Pharmacy Technician

Corewell Health • Van Buren, MI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist, performing functions related to the preparation, storage, distribution, and dispensing of prescriptions. The department handles the accurate dispensing, ordering, filling, verifying, selling, and shipping of specialty medications. Within the hospital, rotation through IV admixture and unit dose service is routine; rotation to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services may also be required.

The role includes entering patient demographics, insurance information, and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system; prioritizing prescriptions for waiting customers; handling and reprocessing rejected claims; retrieving medications; filling and labeling prescriptions; attaching necessary notifications; and filing completed prescriptions in patient pickup bins after pharmacist verification. The technician also performs data entry and other recordkeeping needed for department operations. The position is full-time, day shift, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with variable weekends.

Requirements

• A general high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with sterile compounding, or at least 6 months of technician experience, or graduation from an ASHP-accredited technician training program.
• Michigan State Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire, or Michigan State Pharmacist Intern license required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Specialty Pharmacy and/or Fulfillment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescription preparation, storage, distribution, and dispensing under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Rotate through IV admixture and unit dose service; rotation to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services may be required.
• Perform data entry and other recordkeeping functions necessary for department operations.
• Fill medication orders, including oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medications.
• Enter patient demographics, insurance information, and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system.
• Prioritize prescriptions for customers who are waiting.
• Handle and reprocess rejected claims appropriately.
• Process prescriptions by retrieving the correct medication, filling and labeling the prescription, and attaching necessary notifications.
• File completed prescriptions in patient pickup bins after pharmacist verification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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