Pharmacy Tech - PRN
Havenwyck Hospital, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
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.
Benefits
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
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. preferred
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.
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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.
Benefits
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
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. preferred
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.
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