Pharmacy Technician I - IV Prep & Unit-Dose Specialist

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by preparing and labeling medications, assisting with prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy records. The role involves IV and unit-dose tasks, stock management, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The candidate must have a high school diploma and an eligible state Pharmacy Technician license, with preferred computer experience and prior pharmacy coursework or experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid state Pharmacy Technician license (Temporary, Limited, or Full). If currently licensed temporarily, a full license must be obtained within 365 days.

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.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Pharmacy Technician License (Temporary/Limited/Full)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

McLaren is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by preparing and labeling medications, assisting with prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy records. The role involves IV and unit-dose tasks, stock management, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The candidate must have a high school diploma and an eligible state Pharmacy Technician license, with preferred computer experience and prior pharmacy coursework or experience.