Pharmacy Technician

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing medication orders, managing stock, maintaining patient records, and delivering courteous service.

You will work under a registered pharmacist across multiple Trinity Health pharmacies, with a high school diploma required and preferred formal technician training; licensure in Michigan is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Preferred: 1+ years pharmacy work experience in retail pharmacy setting.
• Minimum: Pharmacy Technician License (Michigan).
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures.
• Assist with drug procurement and inventory management. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube (where applicable); and handles cash transactions.
• Completes third party adjudication for prescription claims and processes return to stocks according to policy.
• Utilizes computerized prescription dispensing system to complete the following aspect of filling patient prescriptions: Create patient profiles; Prescription data input; Third party/insurance processing; Prescription refilling; Perform simple pharmaceutical calculations including, but not limited to, days’ supply and weight-based dosing calculations.
• Collect payments using point-of-sale system.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Cash handling

Phone communication

Staff training

Education

High School diploma

Pharmacy technician training

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing system

Job description

Description

Summary—Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Summary—Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff.

This position will support all Trinity Health Grand Rapids operated retail pharmacies. This includes Trinity Health Pharmacy - Wege Center, Trinity Health Pharmacy - Byron Center, Trinity Health Pharmacy - Cathedral Square, Trinity Health Pharmacy - Hudsonville, Trinity Health Pharmacy - Roosevelt Park, and Trinity Health Pharmacy - Rockford.

Education

• Minimum: High School education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.

Credentials/Licensure

• Minimum: Pharmacy Technician License (issued by Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing)
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Related Experience

• Preferred: 1+ years pharmacy work experience in retail pharmacy setting

Essential Functions

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, or protocols.
• Assist with drug procurement and inventory management. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube (where applicable); and handles cash transactions.
• Completes third party adjudication for prescription claims and processes return to stocks according to policy.
• Utilizes computerized prescription dispensing system to complete the following aspect of filling patient prescriptions:
• Create patient profiles.
• Prescription data input
• Third party/insurance processing
• Prescription refilling
• Perform simple pharmaceutical calculations including, but not limited to, days’ supply and weight-based dosing calculations.
• Collect payments using point-of-sale system.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.