SMWMI_Pharmacy Technician II_G0387

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician in Grand Rapids, MI to assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and updating patient records. Flexible morning to evening shifts, with a minimum high school diploma and preferred formal technician training.

Licensure required: Pharmacy Technician License in Michigan; prefer PTCB certification. Prior long-term care experience is a plus. Join a team committed to accurate, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Preferred: 2+ years pharmacy work experience in long term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request or assigned work.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation.
• Orders packaging and schedules deliveries.
• Performs simple pharmaceutical calculations (days’ supply, weight-based dosing).
• Participates in training and evaluation of pharmacy students/residents as assigned.
• Provides excellent customer service and strong written/verbal communication.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training

PTCB certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

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

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

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

Hours—

• Flexible, morning, afternoon and evening shifts available.
• We will work with your scheduling needs.
  
  

Education—

• Minimum: High School education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
  
  

Credentials/Licensure—

• Minimum: Pharmacy Technician License (issued by Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing)
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
  
  

Related Experience—

• Preferred: 2+ years pharmacy work experience in long term care pharmacy setting.
  
  

Essential Functions—

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and established policies, procedures, or protocols.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation, files documentation.
• Order packaging and scheduling deliveries.
• Perform simple pharmaceutical calculations including, but not limited to, days’ supply and weight-based dosing calculations.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.