Pharmacy Tech Advoc, KAL Pharmacy Srvcs, Full Time, Days

Beacon Health System

Kalamazoo (MI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reinvestment

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Kalamazoo is seeking a Pharmacy Tech Advocate to join the team in Kalamazoo, MI. This full-time position (40 hrs/wk) offers day shifts with a mix of rotating first/second shifts and every other weekend and holiday.

You will work under a licensed pharmacist to prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds and ensure accurate inventory control. The ideal candidate will be credentialed by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy before hire and maintain licensure.

Qualifications

Effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to perform accurate calculations for medication preparation.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships.
Credential required before hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
Restocks the order and maintains inventory for the Pharmacy department.
Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds.
Prepares hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounds and preparations.
Repackages bulk medications.
Receives and stores incoming supplies.
Triages incoming calls and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing information.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a Pharmacy Tech Advoc for Beacon Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.

Type: Full-Time/FTE 1.00 (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days

Shift Details: Mix of rotating shifts between first and second shift, every other weekend & every other holiday

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you're not just part of a team, you're part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
Life Insurance
403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder Program
Local and National Discounts
Beacon Academy Educational Courses
Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women's health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy services.

What You'll Do

A Pharmacy Tech Advoc reports to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and legal and regulatory requirements, you will compound sterile products and prepare unit-of-use pharmaceuticals for dispensing and ensure delivery of products and pharmaceutical supplies to patient care areas. You will also maintain pharmacy working inventory.

Pharmacy Tech Advoc Job Responsibilities:

Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
Restocks the order and maintains inventory for the Pharmacy department.
Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds.
Prepares hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounds and preparations.
Repackages bulk medications.
Receives and stores incoming supplies.
Triages incoming calls and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing information.

Organizational Responsibilities

Attend and participate in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Complete mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Complete annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
Utilize appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adhere to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Comply with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Required Qualifications

Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective communication skills necessary to follow verbal and written instructions, including the ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology.
Demonstrate mathematical skills necessary to accurately compute fractions, ratios, percentages and totals.
Effective interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a courteous manner; and to maintain positive working relationships.

Working Conditions