JOB SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Tech picks medications according to labels or fill lists for the pharmacist to check and delivers them to the appropriate units, returns unused medications to the pharmacy for charge adjustments, exchanges and restocks contingency supplies, repackages bulk supplies into bar-coded unit doses, maintains the orderliness of the pharmacy and all other areas of the hospital where drugs are stored, and sorts, files, and maintains pharmacy records.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Must have a high school diploma.
Preferred/Optional: Completion of an accredited one-year pharmacy tech program desired.
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Minimum Required: Good communication skills are needed so as to follow verbal and written instruction and provide verbal and written information to each other and the pharmacists. Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine repetitive task with accuracy and efficiency. Basic knowledge about contemporary hospital pharmacy services. General knowledge of 340B program.
Preferred/Optional: One to three years pharmacy technician experience or equivalent experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Must have and maintain Pharmacy Technician Licensure with the applicable state.
Preferred/Optional: None
Internal Posting Timeline: Thursday, December 5, 2024 @ 3:30pm – Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 3:30pmStart/End Times: 7am, 8:30am, or as assigned.Length of Shifts: 8 to 10 hoursWeekend Rotation: YesHoliday Rotation: YesOn-call Rotation: NoTraining position for a Pharmacy TechMust be willing to learn, be able to self-study for certification, good in mathGraduated from high school or passed the general educational developmentApply for temporary Pharmacy Technician licenseCertification required within yearRequirements:Graduated from high school or passed the general educational developmentApply for temporary Pharmacy Technician License ($15.00)Once the State of Michigan reviews application, you will be mailed Application Confirmation letter containing instruction to complete a criminal background checkTemporary License in good for 1 year and is not renewable. During this year, it will be the responsibility of employee to get Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) at www.ptcb.org.Set up exam at Testing center CPhT application & PTCE Fee $129Once Certification is complete, will need to apply for Pharmacy Technician License- By exam $135.00Relicensure every 2 years:Fee $155.00 for State of Michigan LicenseContinuing education (CE) - 20 hours required by the State of Michigan during a 2 year periodA minimum of 1 hour of continuing education earned in the area of pain and symptom management relating to the practice of pharmacy that includes, but is not limited to, courses in the following subjects: Behavior management; Psychology of pain; Pharmacology; Behavior modification; Stress management; and Clinical applications as they relate to professional practice.A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education earned in the area of patient safety. A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education earned in the area of pharmacy ethics and jurisprudence.At least 5 of the CE credits must be earned by attending live courses, programs, or activities that provide for direct interaction with instructors, peers, and participants.No more than 12 hours of CE credit may be earned during a 24-hour period.CPhT RecertificationEvery 2 years $49Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.