Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Pharmacy Technician PRN

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeSouth Haven, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
For Pharmacy Technician I, 3–6 months of experience and/or training in a hospital, retail pharmacy, or elsewhere, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
For Pharmacy Technician I, if not previously trained, three months of formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred.
For Pharmacy Technician I, a temporary or permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license is required upon hire, and permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensure is required within one year of issuance of a temporary license. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification is required by the State of Michigan to transition from temporary to permanent licensure; failure to obtain permanent licensure within the required timeframe ends employment.
Students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with a valid pharmacy intern license are not required to have Pharmacy Technician Certification.
For Pharmacy Technician I, skills in mathematics and basic algebra are required.
For Pharmacy Technician I, the ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from systems and equipment to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with pharmacists is required.
For Pharmacy Technician I, effective communication skills are required to report and discuss findings with pharmacists, hospital personnel, and external customers as needed.
For Pharmacy Technician I, the ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers is required.
For Pharmacy Technician I, self-motivation is required.
For Pharmacy Technician I, accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks are required.
For Pharmacy Technician I, the ability to prioritize tasks within stated objectives and provide timely follow-up is required.
The work requires sustained mental and/or visual effort for more than 90% of the work time.
The work involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling; the employee must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods.
A valid driver's license may be needed for some job functions.
For Pharmacy Technician II, a permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license in good standing is required.
For internal Pharmacy Technician II applicants, there must be no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score must be above 2.0.
For Pharmacy Technician II, the employee must demonstrate the ability to complete and maintain all Pharmacy Technician I competencies.
For Pharmacy Technician III, a permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license in good standing is required.
For internal Pharmacy Technician III applicants, there must be no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score must be above 2.0.
For Pharmacy Technician III, skills in mathematics and basic algebra are required.
For Pharmacy Technician III, the ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from systems and equipment to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with pharmacists is required.
For Pharmacy Technician III, effective communication skills, the ability to foster professional working relationships with coworkers, self-motivation, accuracy, initiative, and the ability to prioritize work and provide timely follow-up are required.
For Pharmacy Technician III, the work requires sustained mental and/or visual effort for more than 90% of the work time and regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier handling or equivalent effort.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and according to organizational, departmental, and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs policies and guidelines, assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing intravenous admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medications for dispensing.
Fill orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a registered pharmacist.
Perform related technical, clerical, and supply duties, with duties varying by work location or shift assignment.
Maintain competencies for the core areas applicable to the work location and demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population when providing direct patient care.
For outpatient or retail pharmacy work, process prescriptions; manage inventory by restocking, rotating stock, and removing expired medications; perform prescription sales transactions through the point-of-sale system and cash register; fill prescriptions; answer and respond to phone calls; prioritize and process orders per pharmacist instruction; maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment; and complete required documentation.
For hospital pharmacy work, manage inventory by restocking, rotating stock, and removing expired medications; deliver supplies and medications to nursing units; operate the medication carousel at selected locations; answer and respond to phone calls; package or repackage medications; assist with medication deliveries; prepare non-sterile medication compounds; complete assigned inspections of medication storage locations; prioritize and process orders per pharmacist instruction; maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment; and complete required documentation.
For Pharmacy Technician II outpatient or retail work, perform Pharmacy Technician I duties and purchase pharmacy supplies and medications.
For Pharmacy Technician II hospital or infusion pharmacy work, perform Pharmacy Technician I duties and may assist pharmacists in obtaining and reconciling patient home medication histories; provide patient medication education using the teach-back method under pharmacist direction or supervision; perform sterile medication compounding, including parenteral nutrition preparation, under institutional policies and USP <797>; operate and maintain robotic medication-compounding equipment; and assist pharmacists in reviewing pharmacokinetic reports, entering patient height and weight, and reviewing laboratory reports or other unit-specific information.
For Pharmacy Technician III outpatient retail work, perform Pharmacy Technician I and II duties and may support bedside medication delivery, including obtaining and reconciling home medication histories, coordinating delivery to patients, and coordinating medication therapy with hospital personnel; or support specialty pharmacy by coordinating shipping, medication ordering, inventory management, and specialty prescription processing.
For Pharmacy Technician III hospital or infusion pharmacy work, perform Pharmacy Technician I and II duties and may compound chemotherapy under institutional policies and USP <797> and USP <800>; conduct advanced-level admission medication histories in the emergency department; perform advanced pharmacy purchasing; configure, maintain, and optimize automated dispensing cabinets; monitor controlled-substance diversion; manage inventory at an advanced level; or schedule staff for large departments.

Desired Qualifications

For Pharmacy Technician I, 3–6 months of experience and/or training in hospital, retail pharmacy, or elsewhere, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
For Pharmacy Technician I, three months of formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred if the employee has not previously been trained.
For Pharmacy Technician III, active involvement in a professional organization and mentoring, leadership, or ownership roles on departmental or organizational projects or activities are additional criteria for consideration.

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Location

South Haven-950 S. Bailey Ave. - Wellness Center

Title

Pharmacy Technician PRN BSH

Pharmacy Technician I:

Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient hospital pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the core areas of depending on location worked as outlined in the additional job description below. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Pharmacy Technician II:

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. The Pharmacy Technician II is a role that builds upon the skills and competencies of the Pharmacy Technician I as part of a professional career pathway. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient hospital pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the requirement of Pharmacy Technician I as well as though outlined below in the Additional Job Description.. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Pharmacy Technician III:

Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician III assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. The Pharmacy Technician III is a role that builds upon the skills and competencies of the Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Technician II as part of a professional career pathway. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the requirement of Pharmacy Technician II as well as those outlined below in the Additional Job Description.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Pharmacy Technician I:

3-6 months of experience and/or training in hospital, retail pharmacy or elsewhere - OR - equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
If not previously trained, a 3-month formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred.
Temporary or permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire with permanent Michigan Pharmacy Tech licensure required within one year from issuance of temporary license. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required by the State of Michigan to transition from temporary to permanent licensure. Failure to obtain permanent licensure in required timeframe would end employment.
Students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with a valid pharmacy intern license are not required to have Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
Effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers
Ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers
Self-motivation
Accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.
Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects. Able to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time.
Valid driver's license may be needed for some job functions
Job duties specific to outpatient/retail pharmacy include: prescription processing, inventory management (re-stocking, rotation of stock, expired medication removal), performing a prescription sales transaction through the point of sale system and cash register, prescription filling, answering and responding to phone calls, prioritizes and processes orders per instruction from the pharmacist, and maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and documents as required.
Job duties specific to hospital pharmacy include: inventory management (re-stocking, rotation of stock, expired medication removal), delivery of supplies and medications to the nursing units, operating the medication carousel (at selected locations), answering and responding to phone calls, packaging/repackaging medications, assist in receiving the medication delivery, prepare non-sterile medication compounds, completes assigned inspections of medication storage locations, prioritizes and processes orders per instruction from the pharmacist, and maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and documents as required

Pharmacy Technician II:

Permanent Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with State of Michigan is required.
Internal applicants must have no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score above 2.0.

• Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
• Effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers;
• Ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers
• Self-motivation
• Accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.
Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of a Pharmacy Technician I
• Job duties specific to outpatient/retail pharmacy includes: all those required for Pharmacy Technician I as well as outpatient pharmacy purchasing of supplies and medications.

Functions in the role of OR Technician, ED Technician or Decentralized Pharmacy Technician
• Job duties specific to hospital or infusion pharmacy includes: all those required for Pharmacy Technician I as well as one or more of the following: assisting the pharmacist in obtaining patient home medication histories and clarifying/reconciling home medications; utilizing the teach back method, able to provide patient medication education under the direction or supervision of the pharmacist; perform sterile medication compounding, which may include parenteral nutrition preparation, following institution policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797>; running and maintaining any pharmacy robotic medication compounding equipment; assisting the pharmacist, with oversight in reviewing and comprehending pharmacokinetic reports, collect and enter patient height/weight into the department documentation system, review and comprehend patient lab reports or other unit specific information.

Pharmacy Technician III:

Permanent Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with State of Michigan
Internal applicants must have no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score above 2.0.
Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Job requires effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers; ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers; self-motivation; accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks; ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of Pharmacy Technician II.
Job duties specific to outpatient retail pharmacy include: all those required for Pharmacy Technician I and II as well as one or more of the following: supporting the beside medication delivery program (meds to beds) which includes assisting the pharmacist in obtaining patient home medication histories and clarifying/reconciling home medication, coordinating the delivery of the medication to the patient, interacting with other hospital personnel to coordinate medication therapy for the patient; specialty pharmacy program support which includes coordination of shipping, medication ordering, inventory management of specialty prescriptions.
Job duties specific to hospital or infusion pharmacy include: all those required for Pharmacy Technician I and II and one or more of the following: chemotherapy compounding following institutional policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797> and USP <800>; advanced level home medication histories for admission reconciliation in the emergency department, advanced level pharmacy buying; advanced level automated dispensing cabinet configuration, maintenance, and optimization; controlled substance diversion monitoring; advanced inventory management; departmental scheduling for large departments.
Additional criteria to be considered includes active professional organization involvement; mentoring, leadership, or ownership roles on projects/activities within the department or organization.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

5100 Pharmacy (BSH)

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About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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