Pharmacy Technician - Contingent

Trinity Health MI; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmaceutical services under supervision of a pharmacist and department leadership.

The role involves handling medications, aseptic preparation, IV admixture, and delivery to nursing units with adherence to regulatory standards. Michigan licensure is required, with preferred completion of a technician program or an associate degree.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician educational program and/or an Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Licensure in the State of Michigan is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret physician medication orders and assist with filling, processing, and dispensing medications.
• Maintain aseptic technique and follow USP guidelines for IV admixtures and related preparations.
• Package and label medications, restock units and ADCs, and ensure accurate barcode scanning and inventory management.
• Deliver medications to nursing units, restock and reconcile controlled substances, and monitor for discrepancies.
• Assist with nursing unit inspections and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician program

Associate's Degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist and Pharmacy Department leadership, provides daily pharmaceutical supportive services for the Department of Pharmacy according to established procedures and in compliance with pharmacy laws, regulatory agencies, and the multidisciplinary team. Responds to routine and emergency requests in a prompt and efficient manner, requiring a relatively high degree of independent judgement. Participates in departmental education activities and competency assessment. Actively supports and participates in the department's continuous quality improvement initiatives; promotes the organizational commitment to customer service.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician educational program and/or an Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Experience: Previous pharmacy experience, hospital-based pharmacy experience preferred. Formal Pharmacy Technician program experiential education may be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Licensure: Licensure in the State of Michigan is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and interpret physician medication orders, assist with filling, processing, and dispensing of medications, re-packages and labels medication, including bulk supplies, with final check performed by a pharmacist.
• Maintain cleanliness and aseptic technique while following established departmental compounding practices and procedures when mixing intravenous admixtures including IVPBs, large volume parenterals, and total parenteral nutrition, if necessary.
• Use a horizontal or vertical laminar flow hood (biological safety cabinet) for aseptic drug preparation and adhere to USP 797/USP 800 Guidelines.
• Deliver controlled substances and other medications to nursing units' automated medication dispensing cabinets (ADC). Deliver other medication, IV solutions, and all necessary forms throughout the hospital on a regularly scheduled basis to patient care areas.
• Prepare medications and load/unload medication into ADC with appropriate bar code scanning. Fill inventory needs for nursing unit ADCs, non-cabinet stock, and fill unit dose drawers by placing the proper drugs in the bins according to the computerized patient profile.
• Support the drug inventory process, including rotation and restocking of drug dispensing areas with drugs and supplies needed to process patient medication orders. Ensure maintenance of a clean and orderly work area.
• Answer phones according to established phone etiquette and direct calls to the proper personnel. Determine when phone calls or emergency situations need to be referred to a pharmacist.
• Complete nursing unit inspections, as assigned. Restock crash cart trays and OCMCA boxes, etc., as required in a timely manner. Alert pharmacists or pharmacy management of any discrepancies.
• Fill controlled substance orders and reconcile all discrepancies on a daily basis. Report any discrepancies to the pharmacist or pharmacy management as appropriate. Monitor any unusual activity for potential drug diversion.
• If trained in oncology, prepare and package chemotherapy medications and other medications requiring special handling for subsequent administration to patients under pharmacist supervision. Verify drug doses and prepare preliminary drug profiles for patients on established chemotherapy protocols. Safely handle cytotoxic and other special drugs and incidental equipment used in drug preparation while working aseptically in a vertical flow hood or biological safety cabinet. Adhere to all safety measures for handling chemotherapy/hazardous materials. Maintain all necessary paperwork, legal documents, and records for all medications, including chemotherapy prepared for administration.
• Utilize the pharmacy computer system to bill and/or credit patients for medication used. Maintain investigational drug research records and validate doses ordered using investigational drug protocols.

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.