Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health’s Royal Oak Hospital is seeking a full-time inpatient pharmacy team member to support medication management for hospitalized patients. You will rotate through IV admixture, unit-dose, OR, and outpatient services, performing dispensing, preparation, and related record-keeping under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with sterile compounding or a MI technician intern/license, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with sterile compounding and/or 6 months technician experience and/or completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program is preferred.
• LIC_MI license for Pharmacy Technician upon hire or Pharmacist Intern license for MI upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, distribute and dispense medications under supervision.
• Rotate through IV admixture and unit-dose service; possible rotation to OR and Outpatient Pharmacy.
• Perform data entry and record keeping; fill medication orders including IV admixtures and injectables.
• Distribute medications to patient care areas and assist with inventory and procedures while maintaining safety.

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASHP-accredited technician training program

Tools

Sterile compounding

Job description

Royal Oak Inpatient Pharmacy - Full time, rotating shift

About the Unit Our team is comprised of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Our inpatient pharmacy team collaborates closely with healthcare providers to ensure optimal medication management for hospitalized patients. We oversee the medication storage, distribution, and management in a variety of settings. We review medication orders for accuracy and potential interactions, accurately prepare and dispense medications, provide evidence-based drug information, monitor drug levels to optimize therapy, and educate patients and families about their medications. By prioritizing medication safety and minimizing adverse events, we strive to improve patient outcomes and contribute to their overall well-being.

About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak) Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 doctors on faculty

Scope of Work

• Under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacist, performs a variety of functions related to preparation, storage, distribution and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Within the Hospital, rotation through IV admixture and unit dose service is routine.
• Rotation to OR Pharmacy Services and Outpatient Pharmacy Services may be required.
• Performs data entry and other record keeping functions as determined to be necessary to the operations of the department.
• Fills medication orders including oral, injectable and topical medications and intravenous admixtures.
• Assists in the bulk manufacturing of special pharmaceutical products.
• Prepares and distributes floor stock items in response to requisition forms.
• Inventories and restocks shelves in immediate work area, checks for outdated drugs.
• Enters charges and credits into the computer for all medications and IV admixtures dispensed from the Pharmacy, documents all medications and IV solutions returned to the Pharmacy.
• Distributes prepared medications to patient care areas and/or other departments of the Hospital.
• Performs necessary record keeping functions.
• Answers telephone and assists at Pharmacy window.
• May rotate within hospital and out-patient pharmacy service areas as required.
• Maintains the work area in a safe, orderly manner.
• Follows appropriate clean room (797) guidelines in the preparation of intravenous admixtures.

Qualifications Required

• A level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a general high school diploma program or GED.
• Experience with sterile compounding and/or 6 months technician experience and/or graduate of an ASHP accredited technician training program.
• Preferred LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Or LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
• Primary Location SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
• Department Name Pharmacy - Royal Oak Hosp
• Employment Type Full time
• Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work
• Variable Days Worked
• Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.