Pharmacy Technician Full Time Rotate

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

Job summary

A leading hospital in Detroit is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering medications, managing inventory, and assisting with medication orders to ensure accurate patient care. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and state licensure, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Prior pharmacy experience and/or formal pharmacy technician training preferred.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package and label medications under supervision.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas, manage inventory.
• Respond to inquiries regarding medication orders.

Skills

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in Michigan

Job description

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Full Time Rotate role at Children's Hospital of Michigan

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Full Time Rotate role at Children's Hospital of Michigan

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan by 10/1/15.
• Prior pharmacy experience and/or completion of formal pharmacy technician training including knowledge 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: Pharmacy Tech

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Rotating

2506000925

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Children's Hospital of Michigan by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Pharmacist” roles.

Pharmacist - Fulltime - Central Pharmacy(Detroit)

Vice President Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Full Time Days

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Provider – Primary Care - Fulltime

Full Time Inpatient Pharmacist - Novi, MI

REMOTE- Application Oncology Pharmacy- Coordinator Epic (Beacon)

Coordinator Pharmacy Services Full Time Days

Pharmacy Specialist - Clinical Informatics - Full Time - Detroit Elijah McCoy

Pharmacist - Part Time Rotating Shift - Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital - West Bloomfield

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Provider - Fulltime

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.