Pharmacy Stock Technician

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-demand pay

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Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health Lakeland is seeking a Pharmacy Stock Technician to support inventory control, process and prepare medications, and deliver supplies in the Lakeland Hospital St Joseph facility in Michigan. The role collaborates with pharmacists and uses multiple medication automation systems.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate’s preferred) and Michigan licensure; hospital experience is a plus and benefits are offered. Work days are 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Associate's Degree.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI Upon Hire required Or LIC-Pharmacy Technician Temp - STATE_MI Must obtain full licensure within 90 days of hire.
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI 90 Days required.
• CRT-Pharmacy Technician, CPHT or ExCPT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory control activities at Lakeland Hospital.
• Provide technical assistance, processing and preparing medications under a Pharmacist.
• Work with multiple medication automation systems.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Triages calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members.
• Handle controlled substances under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Inventory control

Pharmacy operations

Medication handling

Automation systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

LIC_MI Pharmacy Technician licensure

Job description

About Corewell Health Lakeland

Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness. We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.

We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care. We’re a not‑for‑profit, community‑owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long‑term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.

The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents. Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high‑quality, compassionate care.

The newly added 22,000-square‑foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers. The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023. This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve. It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient’s whole family, right in their community.

https://lakelandcare.com/directory/facility/corewell-health-lakeland-hospitals-st-joseph-hospital

Scope of Work

The Pharmacy Stock Technician will support inventory control related activities at Lakeland Hospital in collaboration with the Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmacy Manager, Inventory Control Coordinators, Pharmacy Buyer, and Inventory Control Specialist.

Under the direction of a Pharmacist, provides technical assistance, processing and preparing medications and supplies. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas. Triages phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members. Able to work in complex pharmacy areas (satellites, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, inventory management).

• Receives inventory from the pharmacy wholesaler (Cardinal) and other vendors as needed
• Ensures inventory received matches expected order quantity
• Complies with DCSCA requirements for receiving and shipping medications
• Manually restocks OR fluid carts
• Manually pulls fluids for Pyxis replenishment
• Manages overstock area and rotates stock as appropriate
• Completes warehouse order as directed
• Ensures all received products are put away and/or transitioned to assigned staff member in specific area restocking
• Completes pharmacy returns in collaboration with the Pharmacy Buyer
• Completes validation in EMR for all products that are received
• Serves as point of contact for overstock supply in pharmacy storeroom
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Buyer at Butterworth on incoming and outgoing shipments
• Adjust work area as needed to ensure inventory is appropriately housed
• Ensure work environment is organized and clean
• Prepares supplies / medication, including complex sterile formulations under the direction of a Pharmacist. May prepare hazardous or biologic products when properly trained and competencies are passed.
• Prepares and packages bulk medications into unit of use packaging.
• Handles controlled substances for pharmacy and patient care areas under direct supervision of a pharmacist per federal and state law.
• Delivers pharmacy prepared medications, controlled substances and supplies to various nursing stations/patient care areas.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications. Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate's Degree
• Hospital experience Preferred
• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician Temp - STATE_MI State of Michigan Must obtain full licensure w/in 90 days of hire. Upon Hire required And
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required
• Ideal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT
• Stock Tech Pharmacy experience would be a great plus

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• 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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Pharmacy St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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.