Pharmacy Technician

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tenet Healthcare’s DMC Harper University Hospital is seeking staff for the Pharmacy department. Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will prepare, package and label IV and unit-dose medications, ensuring accuracy and sterility.

You will also transport medications and manage controlled substances as part of daily operations. The role requires licensure, medical terminology knowledge, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current full pharmacy licensure or temporary Michigan licensure with full licensure within 1 year of hire preferred.
• Certification is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, prepares, packages and labels IV and unit dose medications per orders and policies.
• Delivers floor stock and patient-specific medications to patient care areas; maintains controlled substance inventory and documentation as required.
• processes and returns medication orders and unused medications; responds to inquiries from hospital staff and customers.

Connaissances

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Lifting capacity

Stamina standing long hours

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Summary

Under the direction and final check of a licensed Pharmacist, prepares, packages and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures. Utilizes mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintains a sterile environment.

Delivers floor stock medication, patient-specific medication, emergency boxes and crash cart trays to patient care areas. May process and deliver controlled substances to patient care areas maintaining appropriate controlled substance inventory and documentation.

Collects and returns medication orders and unused and expired medications from the patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing. Performs related charge functions. Responds to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers and provides appropriate information regarding medication orders. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure with the State of Michigan provided full licensure is obtained within one year of hire.
• Prior pharmacy experience and/or completion of formal pharmacy technician training includingknowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminologies is preferred.
• Certification is preferred.

Skills Required

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate an on-line computer keyboard and typewriter to maintain patient profile, capture charges, enter prescription data and access patient information. Visual acuity and color vision to read prescriptions, recognize impurities in I.V. solutions and accurately fill prescriptions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with physicians, patient care staff, and other department personnel and patients.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations, requiring knowledge of metric system and use of a calculator. Ability to transport medication delivery carts, lift approximately 10-20 pounds (light work), bend and move stock (6-10% of work day).
• Ability to frequently (21-50% or work time) lift and transport medications such as I.V. solutions (exerting a force of up to 60 pounds).
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to move to and from various units/patient rooms of the hospital almost constantly (more than 80% of work day) to dispense medications, at times in cramped quarters.

Job

Pharmacy

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Schedule

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type : Nights

Shift begin time : 9:00 PM Shift end time : 7:00 AM

FTE : 1.000000

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