Pharmacy Technician Certified

Position Summary:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician prepares medication needed for any patient type under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Assists the pharmacist with all aspects of the pharmacy duties. Is responsible for inpatient and outpatient computer charge entries. Maintains appropriate inventory levels and medications needed in automated dispensing units. Assists the pharmacy buyer in inventory control and is able to order through wholesaler in his/her absence. Works in compliance with Federal and State regulations and HFAP accreditation standards and financial management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Fills patient's new and current medications including unit dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, bulk and compound
• All duties are under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Fills and maintains medication inventory (including controlled substances) on all automated dispensing units, OR trays, Crash Carts, ALS/EMS boxes, and the medical center Night Cart
• Prepares pre-outpatient surgery orders

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Required:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Mathematical proficiency

• Data entry experience

• Active State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License

Preferred:

• Previous computer experience

• Previous automated dispensing unit experience

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy

• Associate’s Degree

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26001443
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes

About Us

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.