Pharmacy Technician II

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Education Minimum: High school education or equivalent.
• Education Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Credentials/Licensure Minimum: Fully licensed in the State of Michigan. Currently employed Pharmacy Technicians at Mercy Health may also satisfy this requirement with a Limited Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
• Related Experience Minimum: One year of pharmacy work experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good math skills (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction) in calculations involving fractions, decimals, percentages and volumes.
• Computer competency: familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard).
• May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers).
• Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary.
• Must be able to physically operate the equipment for the job.

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift