Pharmacy Technician

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs functions related to preparing, storing, distributing, and dispensing prescriptions. Hospital work routinely includes rotation through IV admixture and unit dose services; rotation to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services may also be required. The role performs data entry and other record-keeping necessary for department operations.

In the outpatient pharmacy, the technician fills medication orders, enters patient and prescription information, processes prescriptions and insurance claims, and prepares prescriptions for pharmacist verification. The technician assists customers in person and by telephone, handles pharmacy orders and inventory, distributes prepared medications, reconciles the cash drawer, supports staff training and IT needs, and maintains a clean, safe work area. Rotation to other outpatient pharmacy sites or the home delivery pharmacy may be needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a general high school diploma program or GED.
• Experience with sterile compounding, or six months of technician experience, or graduation from an ASHP-accredited technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders, including oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous admixture medications.
• Enter patient demographics, insurance information, and prescriptions into the pharmacy information system, prioritizing prescriptions for waiting customers.
• Handle and reprocess rejected insurance claims.
• Retrieve the correct medication, fill and label prescriptions, and attach necessary notifications.
• File completed prescriptions in patient pickup bins after pharmacist verification.
• Answer telephone calls and assist customers at the lobby counter and pharmacy drive-through window.
• Update and electronically transmit the daily drug order; monitor, document, and communicate special orders and shortages.
• Process wholesaler drug orders, stock shelves, check for outdated drugs, log controlled drugs, file invoices, and contact suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Distribute prepared medications to patient care areas, patient bedsides, and other hospital departments.
• Reconcile the cash drawer at opening and closing and document the reconciliation according to policy.
• Perform other required record-keeping duties.
• Assist in training new staff and serve as a resource for IT support personnel.
• Maintain the work area in a safe and orderly manner; clean and dust work areas and shelves, and disinfect high-touch points.
• Rotate to other outpatient pharmacy sites or the home delivery pharmacy as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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