Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities at Havenwyck Hospital (a UHS facility): PRN/Per Diem Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications for patients under the direction of a registered pharmacist. Performs in a support capacity to ensure medications are prepared for dispensing to patients in a safe manner. May perform other duties related to pharmacy operations as well as medication orders, billing, filling, and delivering medication to the hospital units.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately prepares medications for pharmacist review before being dispensed.
• Performs tasks involved with preparation and labeling of IV admixtures and associated record keeping.
• Packages dry orals, liquid orals and small volume injectable in unit-of-use containers using a combination of mechanical equipment and manual procedures.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas within appropriate time frames.
• Ensures drug items are appropriately billed to various areas or patients.
• Ensures expired medications are removed from pharmacy inventory and stored properly.
• Processes transfers and discharges according to established departmental procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Free basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Student loan repayment program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification program or at least one year of training as a Pharmacy tech trainee, required. Valid Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Michigan, required. Knowledge of use and dispensing of medications, preferred. Knowledge and ability to read and comprehend physician's orders relating to medications and treatments, required. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, supervisor and team members, required. Strong customer service focus, required. Demonstrates appropriate problem-solving and decision-making skills, required. 1-2 years of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.