Pharmacy Technician Part Time Rotate

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital recognized for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure.

Under the direction and final check of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares, packages, and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and established policies and procedures. The role uses mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintains a sterile environment. The technician delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas, handles medication returns and related charges, and responds to medication-order inquiries from hospital employees and customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure with the State of Michigan; full licensure must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate an online computer keyboard and typewriter, maintain patient profiles, capture charges, enter prescription data, and access patient information.
• Visual acuity and color vision to read prescriptions, recognize impurities in IV solutions, and accurately fill prescriptions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with physicians, patient care staff, other department personnel, and patients.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations, including knowledge of the metric system and use of a calculator.
• Ability to transport medication delivery carts; lift approximately 10–20 pounds; and bend and move stock for 6–10% of the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift and transport medications such as IV solutions, exerting force of up to 60 pounds, for 21–50% of work time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move to and from various hospital units and patient rooms almost constantly (more than 80% of the workday), including 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 terminology.
• Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and label IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and established policies and procedures.
• Use mathematical calculations to ensure medication accuracy and maintain a sterile environment.
• Deliver 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 while maintaining appropriate inventory and documentation.
• Collect and return medication orders and unused or expired medications from patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing.
• Perform related charge functions.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers and provide appropriate information regarding medication orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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