Pharmacy Technician Trainee

MyMichigan Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is looking for a Pharmacy Technician in Training in Saginaw, Michigan. This entry-level role involves dispensing medication orders, compounding, and maintaining inventory.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and strong computer and math skills. Successful completion of a pharmacy training program is essential. The position offers exposure to various pharmacy operations with a requirement for strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Required enrollment in a pharmacy training program upon hire.
• Successful completion of annual exam for Aseptic Technique within 90 days of hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run reports and restock Automated Dispensing Machines.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.

Skills

Computer experience with Microsoft Windows

Good math skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician in Training is an entry-level position. Following a training period, the Technician in Training should be able to understand, dispense, and prepare medication orders, compound IVs, charge and credit, answer phones and doors, and stock the department.

Responsibilities

• (20%) Runs reports, pulls medications and restocks Automated Dispensing Machines, follows up on narcotic discrepancies, troubleshoots problems, aids and trains nurses on dispensing problems.
• (20%) Performs sterile compounding per USP 797 guidelines and non‑sterile compounding per USP 795 guidelines. Uses universal precautions when compounding or manipulating biologic products. Performs daily, monthly, and ad hoc cleaning/disinfection of designated IV room areas using MyMichigan-approved cleaning solutions.
• (15%) Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department accurately and timely.
• (15%) Fills, reconciles and exchanges carts/IV batches using the HER and dispensing technologies.
• (15%) Accurately repackages bulk medications into Unit Dose form using repackaging technologies and equipment.
• (15%) Replaces and fills floor stock: fills Emergency Medical Services (EMS) boxes, crash cart trays, open heart medications and anesthesia carts and delivers to appropriate area; completes monthly floor stock on other medical center departments; stocks UD area and IV room if needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Compounds oral and topical solutions and ointments.
• Answers phone, retrieves tubes and faxes.
• Helps with duties as directed by the pharmacist on duty.
• Able to add barcodes to products, including compounded items, Intravenous Piggy‑Back (IVPB).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience, Training and Skills

• Required enrollment in a pharmacy training program upon hire.
• Successful completion of annual exam for Aseptic Technique within 90 days of hire and every 6 months thereafter.
• Computer experience required; proficiency with Microsoft Windows.
• Good math skills (pass a standard test).
• Organizational skills; team player; ability to work under high pressure and time constraints.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Medical Center or Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief and death.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitutes.
• Must be able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device and perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing are required, with or without assistance.
• Frequently required to sit, stand or walk for long periods; may require postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material; must follow MyMichigan Health blood‑borne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, attend regularly and stay awake.
• Overall dexterity required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling; may require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical demand level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0‑33% of the workday) lift or carry 11‑20 lbs.; frequently (34‑66% of the workday) lift 10 lbs. and/or walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls.