Pharmacy Technician II

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Pharmacy in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring accurate patient records.

Under supervision, you'll provide courteous service to patients and staff, support immunization programs, and use computerized prescription records to check drug interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Minimum: Fully licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum: One year of pharmacy work experience.
• Minimum: Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum: Good math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages and volumes).
• Minimum: Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows-based computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records.
• Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Windows-based computer systems

Job description

Description

Trinity Health Pharmacy has a staff of more than 100 technicians and pharmacists waiting to help you with any medication or health-related question. We also have a wide variety of over-the-counter products, gifts, personal care items and medical supplies.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Pharmacy has a staff of more than 100 technicians and pharmacists waiting to help you with any medication or health-related question. We also have a wide variety of over-the-counter products, gifts, personal care items and medical supplies.

• Knowledgeable, helpful staff
• Certified immunization providers
• Computerized prescription records and drug interaction checks
• Automated phone prescription refill service
• Accept most major prescription plans

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors and staff.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: High school education or equivalent.

Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: Fully licensed in the State of Michigan. Currently employed Pharmacy Technicians at Mercy Health may also satisfy this requirement with a Limited Pharmacy Technician Licensure.

Related Experience

Minimum: One year of pharmacy work experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Minimum: Good written and verbal communication skills. Good math skills (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction) in calculations involving fractions, decimals, percentages and volumes. Good communication skills.

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Mental

Minimum: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment for the job.

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.