Pharmacy Technician

About Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

• Award-winning hospital, nationally recognized for providing high quality, safe care
• Recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 68 most "green" hospitals in the United States, December 2018
• Bariatric surgery center of excellence from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
• Primary stroke center certification Joint replacement certification
• Heart failure care certification Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
• Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Spectrum Health's Center for Joint Replacement ranks first in West Michigan for total hip and knee replacements, and second in the state for total hip and total knee replacements

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/blodgett-hospital

Scope of Work

Under the direction of a Pharmacist, provides technical assistance, processing and preparing medications and supplies. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas. Triages phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members. Able to work in complex pharmacy areas (satellites, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, inventory management).

• Prepares supplies / medication, including complex sterile formulations under the direction of a Pharmacist. May prepare hazardous or biologic products when properly trained and competencies are passed.
• Prepares and packages bulk medications into unit of use packaging.
• Handles controlled substances for pharmacy and patient care areas under direct supervision of a pharmacist per federal and state law.
• Delivers pharmacy prepared medications, controlled substances and supplies to various nursing stations/patient care areas.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications. Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

• Preferred Associate's Degree

• Hospital experience Preferred

• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or

• LIC-Pharmacy Technician Temp - STATE_MI State of Michigan Must obtain full licensure w/in 90 days of hire. Upon Hire required And

• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required

• CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required

• Ideal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and/or National Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT

• Inpatient or IV experience would be a strong plus

• Rotating Schedule:

• -1st Shift or Days (6:30 a.m. - 3:00.p.m.)

• -2nd Shift or Evenings (2:30 p.m. - 11:00.p.m.)

• -8.5 Hr. Shifts

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - 1810 Wealthy St SE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Pharmacy Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Rotating

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.