Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Schedule: Part Time | 16 hours per week | Tuesday and Thursdays | 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department: Participant Care | Holland, MI

What You'll Do in This Role:
The Pharmacy Technician provides daily pharmaceutical supportive services for the LifeCircles PACE clinic. The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with the Clinic Pharmacist, other members of the clinical team, the contracted PACE pharmacy, and other contracted partners (i.e., facilities) to assist in meeting pharmacy-related participant needs. The Pharmacy Technician may work independently in the community as well as on-site at the PACE facility. The Pharmacy Technician aids with medication setup, medication delivery, medication change notifications, and record keeping. Additional tasks will be assigned as needed by the Clinical Pharmacist or Clinic Department leadership.
Key Responsibilities

Medication Distribution & Preparation

• Assures efficient, timely, and accurate delivery and distribution of medications and medication orders
• Assists in preparing alternate medication packaging as directed by the pharmacist (e.g., personal medication dispensers, medication wheels, plastic medication boxes)
• Maintains accurate inventory of stock medication, ensures proper storage/security conditions, and maintains refrigerator temperature logs

Medication Compliance & Participant Support

• Identifies and communicates issues with medication compliance to the pharmacist and/or clinical team in a timely fashion
• Assists the Clinical Pharmacist with oversight of medication compliance
• Performs home visits to assess and assist with medication compliance
• Communicates regularly with participants, care partners, and the PACE contracted pharmacy to address medication refill needs and answer questions within technician scope

Transitions of Care & Coordination

• Coordinates medication changes during transitions of care
• Performs medication reconciliations during transitions of care

Documentation & Record Management

• Ensures accurate charting and data entry into the electronic medical record

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license with the State of Michigan
• National pharmacy technician certification, preferred
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain as offered by LifeCircles
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver’s license
• Minimum of one year of work experience, two years preferred
• Basic pharmacology, including common medications, dosage forms, and strengths
• Prescription processing steps and pharmacy workflow
• Medication safety standards, labeling requirements, and storage guidelines
• HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices
• State pharmacy laws and technician scope of practice
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Benefits

• Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursemen t – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Part-Time Team Members – Enjoy Vision, Mental Health Programs, Legal Plans, Voluntary Life Insurance, and more, starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire. 
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings. 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.

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