Pharmacy Technician PRN BSH

Bronson Health; South Haven (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Health in South Haven, MI, is hiring Pharmacy Technician I–III roles under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. The position involves filling prescriptions, preparing IV admixtures, and ensuring compliance with Michigan licensing rules.

Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy is valued, with a clear career progression pathway. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and licensure is required within a year; PTCB certification is required for permanent licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Temporary or permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire; permanent licensure within one year.
• PTCB certification required to transition from temporary to permanent licensure.
• Students in an accredited pharmacy program with a valid intern license are exempt from certain certification requirements.
• Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems.
• Effective communication with pharmacists, staff and customers.
• Ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers.
• Self-motivation and accuracy to complete routine tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under varying objectives; physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Driver’s license may be needed for some functions.
• Duties include prescription processing, inventory management, and sales transactions (outpatient/retail).

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions and prepare IV admixtures.
• Interpret, transcribe and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Review orders with a Pharmacist before dispensing.
• Perform related technical, clerical and supply duties.
• Duties may vary by location (outpatient, inpatient, infusion, etc).
• Support competency across core areas as outlined for the position.

Skills

Math skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PTCB certification

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BSH Bronson South Haven

Title

Pharmacy Technician PRN BSH

Pharmacy Technician I

Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient hospital pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the core areas of depending on location worked as outlined in the additional job description below. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Pharmacy Technician II

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. The Pharmacy Technician II is a role that builds upon the skills and competencies of the Pharmacy Technician I as part of a professional career pathway. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient hospital pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the requirement of Pharmacy Technician I as well as though outlined below in the Additional Job Description.. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Pharmacy Technician III

Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician III assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. The Pharmacy Technician III is a role that builds upon the skills and competencies of the Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Technician II as part of a professional career pathway. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the requirement of Pharmacy Technician II as well as those outlined below in the Additional Job Description.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Pharmacy Technician I

• 3-6 months of experience and/or training in hospital, retail pharmacy or elsewhere - OR - equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• If not previously trained, a 3-month formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred.
• Temporary or permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire with permanent Michigan Pharmacy Tech licensure required within one year from issuance of temporary license. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required by the State of Michigan to transition from temporary to permanent licensure. Failure to obtain permanent licensure in required timeframe would end employment.
• Students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with a valid pharmacy intern license are not required to have Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
• Effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers
• Ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers
• Self-motivation
• Accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.
• Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
• Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects. Able to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license may be needed for some job functions
• Job duties specific to outpatient/retail pharmacy include: prescription processing, inventory management (re-stocking, rotation of stock, expired medication removal), performing a prescription sales transaction