Pharmacy Technician Medication History

spectrumhealth; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient pharmacy team in Farmington Hills, MI. The position involves assisting pharmacists with medication history documentation, verifying patient profiles, and providing patient-facing information under supervision.

The role supports medication safety and runs on a rotating shift with 24 hours per week. Prior hospital or retail experience and Michigan licensure/CPHT ExCPT requirements are

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's Degree in health care or related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience Pharmacy Required.
• 2 years of relevant experience Retail Pharmacy Preferred.
• MI Pharmacist Intern license or Pharmacy Technician license required in MI.
• CPHT or ExCPT certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in documenting and clarifying medication histories under pharmacist supervision.
• Enter and interpret medication histories in the computerized system, contacting providers as needed.
• Maintain patient profiles, check allergies and last doses, and support pharmacist verification.
• Interact with patients and caregivers to provide professional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication with providers

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in health care or related field

MI Pharmacist Intern license

MI Pharmacy Technician license

CPHT Certification (90 days)

ExCPT Certification (90 days)

Tools

Medication automation systems

Job description

Farmington Hills - Part time, 24 hours per week, rotating shift.

About the Unit

Our team is comprised of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Our inpatient pharmacy team collaborates closely with healthcare providers to ensure optimal medication management for hospitalized patients. We oversee the medication storage, distribution, and management in a variety of settings. We review medication orders for accuracy and potential interactions, accurately prepare and dispense medications, provide evidence-based drug information, monitor drug levels to optimize therapy, and educate patients and families about their medications. By prioritizing medication safety and minimizing adverse events, we strive to improve patient outcomes and contribute to their overall well-being.

About Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Corewell Health Farmington Hills opened on Jan. 19, 1965 as a 200-bed facility known then as Botsford General Hospital. Today, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is a 305-bed teaching facility with Level II trauma status.

Scope of Work

Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of the pharmacist. Processes, enters, and interprets physician/nurse medication histories, under the direction of the pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system. Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies. Performs special projects for the department. Works with multiple medication automation systems.

Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy department and patients/caregivers. Interacts with prescriber as needed.

Processes physician/nurse/pharmacist obtained patient histories and enters into the computer system and assists in maintaining patient profiles. Reviews profile for allergies, duplication of drugs, and last doses and brings these to the attention of the pharmacist. Checks and verifies accuracy of patient profiles.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate's Degree health care or related field
• 1 year of relevant experience Pharmacy Required
• 2 years of relevant experience Retail Pharmacy Preferred
• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan required Or
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan required And
• CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 90 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Pharmacy Corp Medication History - Corporate

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources t