Pharmacy Technician II

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and updating patient records. Under supervision, you will prepare, package, and dispense medications, handle drug procurement, perform basic dosage calculations, process third‑party claims, and maintain logs.

You may also contribute to training students and residents as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy technician training preferred.
• Licensure as Pharmacy Technician (Michigan).
• PTCB certification preferred.
• 1+ years retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request according to policies.
• Assist with drug procurement and inventory management; maintain stock levels.
• Maintain logs, records, and documentation; handle cash transactions where applicable.
• Complete third party adjudication for prescription claims and process returns to stock.
• Use computerized prescription dispensing system for patient profiles, data input, and insurance processing.
• Perform basic calculations (days' supply, dosage) and collect payments via POS.
• Participate in training and evaluation of pharmacy students/residents.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician Licence (Michigan LARA)

PTCB Certification

1+ years pharmacy experience (retail)

Tools

Pharmacy system

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Education

• Minimum: High School education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.

Credentials/Licensure

• Minimum: Pharmacy Technician Licence (issued by Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing)
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Related Experience

• Preferred: 1+ years pharmacy work experience in retail pharmacy setting

Essential Functions

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, or protocols.
• Assist with drug procurement and inventory management. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube (where applicable); and handles cash transactions.
• Completes third party adjudication for prescription claims and processes return to stocks according to policy.
• Utilizes computerized prescription dispensing system to complete the following aspect of filling patient prescriptions:
  • Create patient profiles.
  • Prescription data input
  • Third party/insurance processing
  • Prescription refilling
• Perform simple pharmaceutical calculations including, but not limited to, days' supply and weight-based dosing calculations.
• Collect payments using point-of-sale system.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.