Lead Diversion Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a dedicated Lead Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications while maintaining inventory and patient records. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and experience in IV admixtures. This role emphasizes teamwork and involves training staff, making it crucial for professional growth in a supportive environment. Full-time position with comprehensive Day-1 benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Certified and licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in Michigan.
• Four years of pharmacy work experience.
• Experience making IV Admixtures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes medication orders.
• Maintains drug inventory.
• Trains and validates competency of pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Medication preparation

IV admixture

Staff training and coaching

Education

High school education or equivalent

Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

Pharmacy Information System

Pyxis ES

Smart IV Pumps

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead Pharmacy Technician - Diversion assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Assists Pharmacist in coordination of technician activities for a shift, or a functional area within the pharmacy. Assists Manager in training, competency validation, coaching of staff for adherence to standard work, maintenance of key records and is a content expert for the primary area of assignment. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors and staff.

Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and more.
• Generous PTO: Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year.
• Career Growth: Structured Technician advancement pathways and ongoing professional development.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education while you grow your pharmacy career.

Hours & Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

What You'll Do

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required files and documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products.
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy.
• Performs basic pharmacy computer order entry.
• Trains and provides competency validation of Technician II, III, and IV roles.
• Collaborates with Manager and designated pharmacists to provide content expertise and staff coaching in at least one of the following core pharmacy process areas: 1) Sterile Non-Hazardous Admixture, 2) Sterile Hazardous Admixture, 3) Unit Dose and Pyxis Distribution Services, 4) Second, third shift and weekend operations, 5) Pharmacy Informatics.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned. Pharmacy Informatics Lead will have education and training responsibilities for Pharmacy Technology with nursing staff.
• Collaborates with Manager to develop records, reports, training modules, competency validation methods, and systems to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements for their assigned primary area of expertise.
• Collaborates with Manager for formal annual assessments of team members who work in their assigned lead areas.
• Pharmacy Informatics Lead Only: Provides technology and database management for various Pharmacy Technologies including Pyxis ES, Isensix Temperature Monitoring system, Swisslog Automated Packaging System, Smart IV Pumps, TPN compounder, Pharmacy printing solutions and advanced skills in Hospital/ Pharmacy Information System.

What You'll Need

• High school education or equivalent.
• Certified and licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in the State of Michigan.
• Four years of pharmacy work experience. At least two years as a Pharmacy Technician III with consistent experience making simple and complex IV Admixtures, or 1 year as a Pharmacy Technician IV.
• Preferred: Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program; or two years of college with emphasis in math, science, or medical field applications. Completion of Mercy Health leader training for front lineleaders.
• Preferred: Experience in Pharmacy or MHSM continuous improvement or Kata teams.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI.