Pharmacy Technician

MyMichigan Health; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for an entry-level role. The Technician will handle medication orders, assist nurses, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a High School Diploma or GED. This position requires proficiency in computer use and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Licensure required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compounds IV and piggyback medications using aseptic technique.
• Runs reports and restocks Automated Dispensing Machines.
• Fills and reconciles 24-hour UD medicine carts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

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Summary

The Pharmacy Technician is an entry-level position. Following a training period, the Technician should be able to decipher and enter orders on the computer, compound IVs, charge and credit, fill orders, answer phones and doors, and stock the department.

Responsibilities

1. Runs reports, pulls medications and restocks Automated Dispensing Machines, follows up on narcotic discrepancies, troubleshoots problems, and assists and trains nurses on dispensing issues. (20%)
2. Compounds IV and piggyback medications using aseptic technique and universal precautions, following USP 797 guidelines. (20%)
3. Run labels using the computer accurately and promptly. (15%)
4. Fill, reconcile, and exchange 24-hour UD medicine carts using McKesson robot and Cerner. (15%)
5. Repackage non-unit dose medications correctly using PacMed and McKesson repackager. (15%)
6. Replace and fill floor stock, including EMS boxes, crash cart trays, open heart meds, Omnicell Anesthesia carts, and deliver to appropriate areas; complete monthly floor stock for other hospital departments; stock UD area and IV room if needed. (15%)

Certifications and Licensures

Pharmacy Technician Licensure. Equivalent experience includes full or limited pharmacy license through Michigan. New hires and transfers before October 1, 2015, must possess a full or limited license. After October 1, 2015, all must have a temporary, limited, or full license, with full licensure obtained within 365 days.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Compounds oral and topical solutions and ointments, answers phones, retrieves tubes, and faxes. Assists the pharmacist as directed. Adds barcodes to products using MILT 3.0 and PharmNet Inpatient Formulary Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Training, and Skills

• Successful completion of annual Aseptic Technique exam within 90 days of hire, then annually.
• Proficiency in computer use, good math and organizational skills, team player, able to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Windows; further learning may be required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to handle stressful situations, wear PPE, move freely, see and hear adequately, sit/stand/walk for long periods, and perform repetitive movements. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, with compliance to safety protocols. Must handle multiple tasks, work independently, and maintain attendance. Physical demand level: Light.