Position Summary:

Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist.  Under the direction and final check of a licensed Pharmacist prepares, packages and labels IV and unit dose interim and maintenance medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

Sets up, organizes and maintains work area. Assists Pharmacists, and under their direction, performs duties such as, but not limited to, filling containers, preparing and affixing labels, prepackaging pharmaceuticals, maintaining records, and stocking supplies. Performs pharmacy computer functions as required. Prepares and labels IVs, hyperalimentation solutions, chemotherapy agents, and other pharmaceutical products. Responds to patient admission, transfer, discharge, discontinued medication notices, and processes physician orders, according to established procedure. Assists in performing recordkeeping, billing and accounting functions, including, but not limited to, verifying remittances, corresponding with third party prescription payors, entering charges and payments, making adjustments, posting charges and printing statements. Assists in ordering, receiving, inspecting and adjusting stock. Maintains floor stock, crash carts and nursing station inspection reports. Assists in training Pharmacy personnel. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to    department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.

(X)    Newborn -            Birth to discharge 

(X)    Infant -                  Any child up to one year

(X)    Pediatric -             One year to 12 years

(X)    Adolescence -       13-17 years

(X)    Adult -                  18-64 years

(X)    Geriatric -             65 years and older

Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Hours- 48

Schedule- Variable

Pharmacy Technician I Qualifications:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent Valid Michigan Temporary, Limited, or Full Pharmacy Technician License; If current candidate has a Michigan Temporary Pharmacy Technician License, a valid Michigan Full Pharmacy Technician License must be obtained within 365 days of issuance.

 

Preferred: 

Computer experience Previous pharmacy experience or courses in pharmacy curriculum

 

 

Position Specific Expectations:

Personal contact with various Medical Center employees. Must be physically capable of performing Job Responsibilities with or without accommodation. Redact Pharmacy Tech I Qualifications, Required. Candidates that are not currently licensed, can enroll in McLaren Bay Region’s internal state approved training program. Candidate must complete the training program within the 365 days of hire and obtain of a Full Pharmacy Technician License at that time.        Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Additional Information Schedule: Part-time Requisition ID: 24005485 Daily Work Times: Variable shifts Hours Per Pay Period: 48 On Call: No Weekends: No