Pharmacy Technician Pediatrics 7 Days On 7 Days Off

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their pediatric team. This role involves preparing and delivering medications, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working 7 days on and 7 days off, providing essential support to healthcare professionals. With a commitment to patient care and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children's health and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts

Insurance options

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred; must have state-required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain clean work area and handle controlled substances.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Controlled Substance Handling

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Medication Automation Systems

Pyxis

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About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

When your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support.

At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings, and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future.

The Unit

The Pharmacy Department provides pharmacy services for Inpatients, ED, Surgery, and the Infusion Center.

Scope Of Work

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, processes, prepares, and delivers medications and supplies, working with multiple medication automation systems. The Pharmacy Technician works in complex pharmacy areas, including Sterile Product Compounding, Controlled Substance Handling, and Inventory Management.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Pharmacist, provides technical assistance, processing and preparing medications and supplies. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas. Triages phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members. Able to work in complex pharmacy areas (satellites, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, inventory management).

Essential Functions

• Prepares supplies / medication, including complex sterile formulations under the direction of a Pharmacist. May prepare hazardous or biologic products when properly trained and competencies are passed.
• Prepares and packages bulk medications into unit of use packaging.
• Handles controlled substances for pharmacy and patient care areas under direct supervision of a pharmacist per federal and state law.
• Delivers pharmacy prepared medications, controlled substances and supplies to various nursing stations/patient care areas.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications. Completes all Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate's Degree
• Hospital experience Preferred
• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician Temp - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required
• Primary tasks will be: Dispensing (first doses, cart fill), Pyxis refill, Sterile/non-sterile compounding, CODE/Emergency response with a Pharmacist, Phone Triage
• Ideal candidate will possess Full License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification, such as PTCB Cert.
• This is an On-Site Position that will be 7 Days On/7 Days Off

Benefits and Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits package, on-demand pay, discounts, insurance options, retirement plans, and more.
• Location: Helen Devos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids
• Employment Type: Full-time, Night shift, 40 hours/week, 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., 7 Days On/7 Days Off, Wednesday to Tuesday, every other weekend.
• Equal opportunity employment and commitment to diversity and inclusion.