Retail Pharmacy Technician

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and keeping patient records. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes accurate dispensing and patient-focused service.

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, you will ensure stock levels, process charges, and help train students or residents as assigned, contributing to a high-quality hospital pharmacy operation.

Qualifications

• Education Minimum: High school education or equivalent.
• Preferred Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Minimum Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan.
• Preferred Active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Minimum One year of retail pharmacy work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products.
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy.
• Basic pharmacy computer order entry.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Pharmacy technician training

Michigan-licensed Pharmacy Technician

CPhT certification (PTCB)

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician training

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

CPhT certification (PTCB)

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:n

Position Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors and staff.

What the Pharmacy Technician will need:

• Education Minimum: High school education or equivalent.
• Preferred Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Minimum Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan.
• Preferred Active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Minimum One year of retail pharmacy work experience.

What the Pharmacy Technician will do:

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products.
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy.
• Basic pharmacy computer order entry.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.