Pharmacy Technician Full Time Evenings

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Pharmacy Technician for full-time evening shifts at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. This role involves preparing medications, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting healthcare staff in delivering patient care. Prior pharmacy experience and certification are preferred. Join an exceptional team dedicated to pediatric medicine and care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Pharmacy licensure preferred, with formal pharmacy training and experience
• Certification preferred for the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and label IV and unit dose medications.
• Deliver medications and maintain controlled substance inventory.
• Respond to inquiries regarding medication orders.

Skills

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure

Prior pharmacy experience or formal training

Certification

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacy Technician Full Time Evenings (2506000094)

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician Full Time Evenings - 2506000094

Description

Description :

Children’s Hospital of Michiganis an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

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 floorstock 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

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

Job

: Pharmacy

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type : Evening

Shift begin time : 2:30 PM Shift end time : 11:00 PM

FTE : 1.000000

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