SPP-PHARMACY TECH I - Part time

Sparrow Health System • Lansing, MI

75d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists the pharmacists with technical tasks associated with dispensing and billing medications including selecting, and transporting of drugs, and supplies, complex packaging, stocking, record keeping, transfers, admits, discharges, and drug preparation functions. This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Requirements

• Must be fully licensed in the state of Michigan as a Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician
• Two years college experience preferred
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred
• High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work with ever-changing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

Responsibilities

• Accurate and complete sending and receiving of all drug product orders in all computer ordering systems
• Processes prescriptions accurately, following established dispensing policies and procedures, including store transfers
• Accurately electronically scan dispensed product with every prescription order dispensed
• Knowledgeable in insurance billing for accuracy and compliance with all standing regulations
• Knowledgeable in printing and utilization of reports that provide support in any business function
• Aids in store inventory preparation
• Serves as a positive representative of the Pharmacy to all department customers
• Participates in quality improvement activities in the department
• Performs work within specified time frames
• Works cooperatively with the other members of the Pharmacy team to provide accurate and efficient service to department customers
• Fosters a team environment; willingly and cheerfully assists other Pharmacy Associates as the workload and staffing requires
• Voices concerns and suggestions to the appropriate person in the appropriate manner
• Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and change in workload and/or work schedule
• Compounding of Non-sterile medications up to and including Moderate Compounding as defined by USP<795>

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees