Pharmacy Technician

MyMichigan Health; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician to manage medication dispensing and support pharmacists. Responsibilities include operating automated dispensing machines, compounding medications, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma or GED and a Pharmacy Technician Licensure from the state of Michigan. Successful completion of training on aseptic techniques and good interpersonal skills are essential for this role. The position operates under contract terms.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of annual exam for Aseptic Technique required.
• Good math skills and organizational skills are essential.
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Run reports and restock Automated Dispensing Machines.
• Compound IV medications following aseptic technique.
• Assist pharmacists in managing and expediting orders.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Computer skills

Good math skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital EMR

Automated Dispensing Machines

Job description

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician is an entry-level position. Following a training period, the Technician should be able to competently use hospital EMR for daily duties, use automated dispensing machines, compound IVs, charge and credit, fill orders, answer phones and doors, and stock the department.

Responsibilities

• (20%) Runs reports, pulls medications and restocks Automated Dispensing Machines, follows up on narcotic discrepancies, troubleshoots problems, aides and trains nurses on dispensing problems.
• (20%) Compounds IV and piggyback medications, using aseptic technique and universal precautions. Follows USP 797 guidelines.
• (20%) Supports the work of the pharmacists, assists in the set‑up of orders and aides in the expedition of orders to the nursing units.
• (20%) Replaces and fills floor stock: fills EMS boxes and crash cart trays and delivers to appropriate area; completes monthly floor stock on other hospital departments; stocks UD area and IV room.
• (10%) Fills, reconciles and exchanges 24 hour UD medicine carts.
• (10%) Answers phone, retrieves tubes and faxes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Repackages non-unit dose medications correctly using re-packager.
• Compounds oral and topical solutions and ointments.
• Run labels using the computer in an accurate and timely manner.
• Helps with duties as directed by the pharmacist on duty.
• Assists with inventory and recordkeeping.
• Able to add barcodes to products, including compounded items, IVPBs, etc.
• Performs other related miscellaneous duties.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: PHARM TECH: Pharmacy Technician Licensure
• Equivalent Experience: New hire and transfers before October 1, 2015 must possess a full technician license or limited pharmacy license through the state of Michigan. Effective October 1, 2015, all incumbents, new hires and transfers to this position must possess a pharmacy technician temporary, limited or full license through the state of Michigan. Individuals with a temporary license must obtain a full license … within 365 days of obtaining the temporary license. A Pharmacist Intern License with the State of MI is also acceptable.
• Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience, Training and Skills

• Successful completion of annual exam for Aseptic Technique within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter required.
• Computer experience required.
• Good math skills (pass a standard test), good organizational skills, a team player and ability to work under high pressure and time constraints are all required.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.
• Medical Center or Retail Pharmacy Experience preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0‑33% of the workday) lift or carry 11‑20 lbs., frequently (34‑66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Employment Type: Contract