Pharmacy Technician I

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician I to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential support to pharmacists by preparing medications, maintaining records, and ensuring a well-organized work area. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to quality patient care in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label IVs and other pharmaceutical products.
• Assist pharmacists with filling containers and maintaining records.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

Recordkeeping

Pharmaceutical Preparation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Curriculum Courses

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, 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, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Sets up, organizes and maintains work area.
• Assists Pharmacists, and under their direction, performs duties such as, but not limited to, filling containers, preparing and affixing labels, prepackaging pharmaceuticals, maintaining records, and stocking supplies.
• Performs pharmacy computer functions as required.
• Prepares and labels IVs, hyperalimentation solutions, chemotherapy agents, and other pharmaceutical products.
• Responds to patient admission, transfer, discharge, discontinued medication notices, and processes physician orders, according to established procedure.
• Assists in performing recordkeeping, billing and accounting functions, including, but not limited to, verifying remittances, corresponding with third party prescription payors, entering charges and payments, making adjustments, posting charges and printing statements.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, inspecting and adjusting stock.
• Maintains floor stock, crash carts and nursing station inspection reports.
• Assists in training Pharmacy personnel.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.

(X) Newborn - Birth to discharge

(X) Infant - Any child up to one year

(X) Pediatric - One year to 12 years

(X) Adolescence - 13-17 years

(X) Adult - 18-64 years

(X) Geriatric - 65 years and older

• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Pharmacy Technician I Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Michigan Temporary, Limited, or Full Pharmacy Technician License; If current candidate has a Michigan Temporary Pharmacy Technician License, a valid Michigan Full Pharmacy Technician License must be obtained within 365 days of issuance.

Preferred:

• Previous pharmacy experience or courses in pharmacy curriculum

Position Specific Expectations:

• Personal contact with various Medical Center employees.
• Must be physically capable of performing Job Responsibilities with or without accommodation.
• Redact Pharmacy Tech I Qualifications, Required.
  • Candidates that are not currently licensed, can enroll in McLaren Bay Region’s internal state approved training program. Candidate must complete the training program within the 365 days of hire and obtain of a Full Pharmacy Technician License at that time.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25002629
• Daily Work Times: Variable shifts
• 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.