Pharmacy Technician Part Time Rotate

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Harper University Hospital in Detroit seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support IV and unit-dose medication preparation under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. You will ensure accurate labeling, sterile technique, and adherence to policies.

The role involves delivering medications to patient care areas, handling controlled substances per protocol, processing orders, and assisting with charge functions; strong attention to detail and communication with care teams required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure as a pharmacist or temporary Michigan licensure with full licensure within 12 months is preferred.
• Pharmacy technician training and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, package and label IV and unit-dose medications under supervision.
• Deliver floor stock medications, patient-specific meds, and crash cart supplies to care areas.
• Collect and return orders and manage medication processing and charges as needed.
• Answer inquiries from hospital staff and provide information on medication orders.

Conocimientos

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical ability

Physical stamina

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training (preferred)

Pharmacy licensure or temporary Michigan licensure within 1 year

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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 includingknowledge 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.

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Job

Pharmacy

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

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