Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist and Pharmacy Department leadership, provides daily pharmaceutical supportive services for the Department of Pharmacy according to established procedures and in compliance with pharmacy laws, other regulatory agencies and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Responds to routine and emergency requests in a prompt and efficient manner, requiring a relatively high degree of independent judgement. Participates in departmental education activities and competency assessment. Actively supports and participates in the department's continuous quality improvement initiatives; promotes the organizational commitment to customer service.

Reads and interprets physician's medication orders, assists with filling, processing and dispensing of medications, re-packages and labels medication, including bulk supplies, with final check performed by a pharmacist. Maintains cleanliness and aseptic technique while following established departmental compounding practices and procedures when mixing intravenous admixtures including IVPBs, large volume parenterals, and total parenteral nutrition, if necessary. Delivers controlled substances and other medications to nursing units' automated medication dispensing cabinets (ADC). Prepares medications and subsequently loads and unloads medication into ADC with appropriate bar code scanning. Supports the drug inventory process including rotation and restocking of drug dispensing areas with drugs and supplies needed to process patient medication orders. Answers phones according to established phone etiquette and directs calls to the proper personnel. Completes nursing unit inspections, as assigned. Restocks crash cart trays and OCMCA boxes etc., as required in a timely manner. Fills controlled substance orders and reconciles all discrepancies on a daily basis. Only when/if trained in oncology may an inpatient technician prepares and packages chemotherapy medications and other medications requiring special handling for subsequent administration to patients under the supervision of the pharmacist. Maintains all necessary paperwork, legal documents, and records for all medications, including chemotherapy prepared for administration. Operates the unit dose packaging machine in an accurate and efficient manner. Utilizes the MedBoard software system and bar code scanning to track the delivery of medications to the nursing units. Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health System. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice. Participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed. Maintain proficiency with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift. Trains new pharmacy technicians and documents their progress and reports results to pharmacy leadership on an ongoing basis. Mentors and assists with training of Pharmacy Technician students and provides input regarding their progress. Performs quality improvement audits or other tasks as assigned by the pharmacist or pharmacy manager. Rotational schedule with required weekend and holiday responsibilities. Also available for coverage as needed.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician educational program and/or completion of an Associate's Degree preferred. Previous pharmacy experience, hospital-based pharmacy experience preferred. Formal Pharmacy Technician program experiential education may be considered in lieu of work experience. Licensure in the State of Michigan is required. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance. Opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.