Pharmacy Technician I

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing, labeling and delivering IV and unit-dose medications under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining work areas, handling containers, labeling, stocking supplies, and performing essential computer tasks while supporting patient care across all age groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state Pharmacy Technician License; if temporary, must obtain full license within 365 days.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience or coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, organizes and maintains work area.
• Assists pharmacists and, under their direction, performs duties such as filling containers, labeling, prepackaging, maintaining records and stocking supplies.
• Performs pharmacy computer functions as required.
• Prepares and labels IVs, hyperalimentation solutions, chemotherapy agents and other products.
• Responds to admissions, transfers, discharges, and processes physician orders according to procedures.
• Assists in recordkeeping, billing and accounting functions including remittances and payor communications.
• 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 age-specific care across newborn to geriatric populations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

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.

Required

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

Preferred

• Computer experience.
• Previous pharmacy experience or courses in pharmacy curriculum.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004606
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes