Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Munson Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Manistee, MI seeks a licensed Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintain inventory, and assist with clinical documentation. This role is critical to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients.

Requirements include MI license with possible temporary licensure, PTCB/CPhT preferred and within 90 days, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed MI Pharmacy Technician; license by start date and full licensure within 180 days.
• PTCB (CPhT) preferred on hire and required within 90 days.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Chemistry and biology coursework preferred.
• AA/AS in Pharmacy Tech or related field; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year pharmacy experience.
• General clerical skills.
• Legible handwriting or printing.
• Numerical comprehension and math skills.
• Verbal communication and instruction comprehension.
• Failure to obtain full license within 180 days will result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain medication inventory and support clinical documentation.
• Be part of the first-line to provide safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients.

Skills

License: MI Pharmacy Tech

PTCB Certification

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Numerical skills

Education

Pharmacy Tech AA or related

Assc w/ pharmacy exp

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Online computer systems

Job description

More Than Just Care, It’s Community

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

• Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

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.

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