Pharmacy Technician Adult Hospitals

About This Role

This role involves performing patient care activities in an adult acute care setting, focusing on preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals and assisting pharmacists. The position requires a diverse skillset to support various hospital areas and medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals
• Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy
• Fill automated dispensing cabinets on nursing units
• Correctly distribute and account for controlled substances usage
• Deliver medications to nursing units including surgical rooms
• Stock medication shelves, manage inventory dating, return excess stock to inventory, properly dispose expired medications or return to manufacturer
• Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols
• Respond and triage telephone and electronic message inquiries
• Assist the Pharmacist with auditing controlled substance utilization
• Complete restocking and dispensing activities using pharmacy automation

Requirements

• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity: lifting, pulling, bending, manual dexterity movements
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize with accuracy and dependability
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English
• Current licensure that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements
• Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One or more years of relevant pharmacy experience highly desirable for senior level, otherwise entry level.

Nice to Have

• At least one year of technician experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program
• Basic algebra including performing pharmacy calculations

Benefits

Certifications