Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Munson Healthcare; Eastlake (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Manistee, MI is seeking a licensed Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.

You will maintain medication inventory, assist with clinical documentation related to therapies, and help ensure safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care for patients.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician License issued by Michigan; licensure required within 180 days.
• Must have high school diploma or GED; coursework in chemistry/biology preferred.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience.
• Ability to read physicians' orders and perform basic clerical tasks; legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain medication inventory and support clinical documentation.
• Provide safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care as part of the first-line team.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy-related degree or AA/AS in pharmacy

PTCB Certification (CPhT) preferred/required within 90 days

Tools

Online computer systems

Job description

Job Description

A Day in the Life

• Outstanding communication and customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational abilities
• Reliability and a keen attention to detail

Licensed pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in performing patient care activities including preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and supporting clinical documentation related to medication therapies. Licensed pharmacy technicians are part of the first line to providing safe high-quality pharmaceutical care to our patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying of light loads (up to 40lbs), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions, and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers); walking or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary; must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job!

Qualifications

What’s Required

• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the State of Michigan or a temporary license by starting date and full licensure within 180 days of hire date. PTCB Certification (CPhT credential) preferred upon hire and is required within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent)
  • Courses in chemistry and biology preferred.
  • Pharmacy Technician Associate of Arts degree, Associates degree with pharmacy experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of pharmacy experience
• General clerical skills.
• Must have legible handwriting and/or printing.
• Must have numerical comprehension and mathematical skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally, comprehends verbal instructions, and has good telephone etiquette.
• Failure to obtain full license within 180 days will result in termination of employment.

• Training, knowledge and experience in aseptic technique and intravenous admixture preparation is desired.
• Knowledge of medications, medical nomenclature and ability to read physicians’ orders is desirable.
• Knowledge of how hospitals operate and function is desirable.
• Good visual, manual dexterity, and physical ability to withstand the majority of shift on feet, moving around.
• Experience with on-line computer systems is desirable.

Additional Information

Schedule: Hours between 7:00am - 5:30pm, Holiday and weekend rotations required

Location: Manistee, MI

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.