Pharmacy Technician Certified

Selectminds; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications for inpatient and outpatient use under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. The role includes inventory management, order processing, and preparing pre-outpatient surgery orders within a hospital network in Michigan.

The position requires a Michigan Pharmacy Technician license, a high school diploma, and strong mathematical skills. Experience in hospital settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mathematical proficiency.
• Active State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License.

Responsibilities

• Fills patient's new and current medications including unit dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, bulk and compound.
• All duties are under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
• Fills and maintains medication inventory (including controlled substances) on all automated dispensing units, OR trays, Crash Carts, ALS/EMS boxes, and the medical center Night Cart.
• Prepares pre-outpatient surgery orders.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician prepares medication needed for any patient type under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Assists the pharmacist with all aspects of the pharmacy duties. Is responsible for inpatient and outpatient computer charge entries. Maintains appropriate inventory levels and medications needed in automated dispensing units. Assists the pharmacy buyer in inventory control and is able to order through wholesaler in his/her absence. Works in compliance with Federal and State regulations and HFAP accreditation standards and financial management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Fills patient's new and current medications including unit dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, bulk and compound
• All duties are under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Fills and maintains medication inventory (including controlled substances) on all automated dispensing units, OR trays, Crash Carts, ALS/EMS boxes, and the medical center Night Cart
• Prepares pre-outpatient surgery orders

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mathematical proficiency
• Active State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License

Preferred:

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 26001443
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.