Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and updating patient records in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes courteous service to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff, contributing to a safe and efficient pharmacy environment. Michigan licensure is required with potential for a temporary license during early tenure.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan; temporary license accepted with full licensure required within 1 year of issuance.
• Preferred: One year of pharmacy work experience.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Preferred: Active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment.
• 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; and handles cash transactions.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products.
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy.
• Basic pharmacy computer order entry.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Solicits, collects, and records medication history of patients in serviced areas into eHR.
• Develops Best Possible Medication List using both internal, external, electronic, print, and other resources (e.g., pharmacies, eHR).
• Seeks assistance in clarifying medication history information from other team members (e.g., ED pharmacists) as needed.
• Actively participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or learning from defects discussions/meeting in support of high-level, accurate delivery of patient medication histories/lists.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in Michigan

One year of pharmacy work experience

Formal pharmacy technician training program

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by PTCB

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description: Day-1

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and more.
• Generous PTO: Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year.
• Career Growth: Structured Technician advancement pathways and ongoing professional development.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education while you grow your pharmacy career.
• Hours | Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Rotating Shift: Every other weekend | Two holidays per year

Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient

Summary: The Pharmacy Technician II supports pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. In addition to technical duties, the role involves providing courteous and timely service to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff—contributing to a safe and efficient hospital pharmacy environment.

What you'll do

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment.
• 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; and handles cash transactions.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products.
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy.
• Basic pharmacy computer order entry.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Solicits, collects, and records medication history of patients in serviced areas into eHR.
• Develops Best Possible Medication List using both internal, external, electronic, print, and other resources (e.g., pharmacies, eHR).
• Seeks assistance in clarifying medication history information from other team members (e.g., ED pharmacists) as needed.
• Actively participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or learning from defects discussions/meeting in support of high-level, accurate delivery of patient medication histories/lists.

What you'll need

• High school education or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan; temporary license accepted with full licensure required within 1 year of issuance.
• Preferred: One year of pharmacy work experience.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Preferred: Active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.