Pharmacy Technician

2 days ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Detroit Medical Center Full time
Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will play a vital role in preparing, packaging, and labeling medications for patients. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and package medications according to prescriber orders and established policies and procedures.
  • Label and package medications accurately and efficiently.
  • Deliver medications to patient care areas and maintain a sterile environment.
  • Process and deliver controlled substances to patient care areas, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation.
  • Collect and return unused and expired medications from patient care areas to the pharmacy for proper processing.
  • Perform related charge functions and respond to requests and inquiries from hospital employees and customers.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Full pharmacy licensure or temporary licensure with the State of Michigan, with full licensure obtained within one year of hire.
  • Prior pharmacy experience and/or completion of formal pharmacy technician training, including knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminologies.
  • Certification is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate an online computer keyboard and typewriter to maintain patient profiles, capture charges, enter prescription data, and access patient information.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with physicians, patient care staff, and other department personnel and patients.
  • Mathematical ability to perform calculations, requiring knowledge of the metric system and use of a calculator.
  • Ability to transport medication delivery carts, lift approximately 10-20 pounds, bend, and move stock (6-10% of work time).
  • Ability to frequently (21-50% of work time) lift and transport medications such as IV solutions (exerting a force of up to 60 pounds).
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move to and from various units/patient rooms of the hospital almost constantly (more than 80% of work time) to dispense medications, at times in cramped quarters.
About the Detroit Medical Center:

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is a leading academically-integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest healthcare providers in Southeast Michigan. We are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

We offer a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees, including healthcare plans, dental, vision, and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan, and an identity protection plan.

We are committed to our patients and improving patient outcomes. Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research, and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

We are a community built on care, and we are proud to serve everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC.

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