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 industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team at a renowned children's hospital. In this vital role, you will provide essential support in medication preparation and delivery, ensuring that every child receives the best care possible. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy operations, including experience with sterile formulations and controlled substances. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement options with contributions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Hospital experience and pharmacy technician certifications are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Handles controlled substances under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Sterile Formulations

Controlled Substance Handling

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Medication Automation Systems

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $3,500 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity!

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.

Because it's only impossible until it isn't.

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 Must obtain full licensure w/in 90 days of hire. 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
• Ideal candidate is a Pharmacy Technician possessing both Full License and National Certification, such as PTCB Cert.
• Inpatient experience would be a plus

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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, pet 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 - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Pharmacy Services - HDVCH

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Wednesday to Wednesday - 7 Days On/7 Days Off

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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