Pharmacy Technician Part Time Rotate

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician for a part-time rotating role at DMC Harper University Hospital. The technician will prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision and handle inventory tasks. This role ensures compliance with established policies while effectively communicating with healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure is essential.
• Prior pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and labels IV and unit dose medications according to orders.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas and maintains inventory.
• Responds to inquiries from staff and provides appropriate medication information.

Skills

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure

Job description

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Part Time Rotate role at Detroit Medical Center

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Part Time Rotate role at Detroit Medical Center

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Summary

Under the direction and final check of a licensed Pharmacist, prepares, packages and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures. Utilizes mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintains a sterile environment.

Delivers floor stock medication, patient-specific medication, emergency boxes and crash cart trays to patient care areas. May process and deliver controlled substances to patient care areas maintaining appropriate controlled substance inventory and documentation.

Collects and returns medication orders and unused and expired medications from the patient care areas to the pharmacy for appropriate processing. Performs related charge functions. Responds to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers and provides appropriate information regarding medication orders. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure with the State of Michigan provided full licensure is obtained within one year of hire.
• Prior pharmacy experience and/or completion of formal pharmacy technician training including knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminologies is preferred.
• Certification is preferred.
  
  

Skills Required

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate an on-line computer keyboard and typewriter to maintain patient profile, capture charges, enter prescription data and access patient information. Visual acuity and color vision to read prescriptions, recognize impurities in I.V. solutions and accurately fill prescriptions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with physicians, patient care staff, and other department personnel and patients.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations, requiring knowledge of metric system and use of a calculator.Ability to transport medication delivery carts, lift approximately 10-20 pounds (light work), bend and move stock (6-10% of work day).
• Ability to frequently (21-50% or work time) lift and transport medications such as I.V. solutions (exerting a force of up to 60 pounds).
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.Ability to move to and from various units/patient rooms of the hospital almost constantly (more than 80% of work day) to dispense medications, at times in cramped quarters.
  
  

Job: Pharmacy Tech

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Type: Rotating

2506001241

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Detroit Medical Center by 2x

Get notified about new Pharmacist jobs in Detroit, MI.

Vice President Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

REMOTE- Application Oncology Pharmacy- Coordinator Epic (Beacon)

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Provider – Primary Care - Fulltime

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Full Time Days

Pharmacist - Part Time Rotating Shift - Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital - West Bloomfield

Coordinator Pharmacy Services Full Time Days

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Full Time Days

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.