SIH-PHARMACY TECH-PD

Sparrow Health System; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at an innovative facility where you will play a crucial role in medication management and patient care. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will compound and dispense medications, assist pharmacists with various tasks, and ensure compliance with all regulations. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in communication and time management will shine. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to patient well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while making a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) required.
• State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License required.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications accurately.
• Processes new and refill prescription orders in a timely manner.
• Assists pharmacist in preparing prescriptions and IVs.

Skills

Excellent oral & written communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Refer Save Apply

Job ID: 44527

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Compounds and dispenses medications accurately and according to established operations. Processes information and prepares retail prescriptions. The certified technician will assist the Pharmacists with various other related duties.

Description:

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Answers the telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.
• Receives new and refill prescription orders and processes them in a timely manner.
• Collects information needed to fill prescriptions and records information used in filling prescriptions.
• Must abide by federal, state and local laws to collect and prepare patient information.
• Enters data into computer considering patient safety and confidentiality.
• Keeps all prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
• Assists pharmacist in safe preparation and delivery of IV’s and medications.
• Follows pharmacist instructions and directives in performing daily duties.
• Verifies all orders with the Pharmacist on duty and informs the Pharmacist of any medications that do not seem in line with the patient’s condition or previous medications.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assists pharmacist in preparing prescriptions by counting, packaging, pouring medications and labeling containers.
• Orders medication from wholesaler or manufacturer; also orders ancillary pharmacy supplies.
• Communicates with pharmacist regarding all prescriber and patient questions and medication warnings or interactions.
• Receives, prices, and stocks all orders from wholesalers and manufacturer. Updates drug prices as needed.
• Organizes outdated or overstocked medications to ship back to manufacturers for credit.
• Helps maintain various daily logs according to JCAHO guidelines.
• Checks crash carts, restocks Pyxis machines, and distributes medications to nursing units.
• Mixes IV additive solutions and chemotherapy as required using aseptic technique.
• Compounding of Non-Sterile medications up to and including Moderate Compounding as defined by USP<795> & Sterile Medications up to and including Medium Risk as defined by USP<797>, including Hazardous Drugs.
• Compounding caregivers adhere to the prescription or medical order for the strength, quality and purity of compounding preparations. Compounded products are packaged, labeled and dispensed according to current laws & regulations.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB).
• State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License.

Work Experience:

• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong departmental team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift: Variable

Degree Type / Education Level: High School / GED

Status: Per Diem

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Experience Level: New Grad