Retail Pharmacy Technician

Full-time, day shift position at Trinity Health Pharmacy - Schoolcraft Campus, located inside the Livonia Medical Center on Schoolcraft Campus.

About the Role

Under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist and Pharmacy Department leadership, provides daily pharmaceutical supportive services according to established procedures and in compliance with pharmacy laws, regulatory agencies, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Responds to routine and emergency requests promptly and efficiently, requiring a high degree of independent judgment. Participates in departmental education activities, competency assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives while promoting customer service.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets physician's medication orders; assists with filling, processing, and dispensing medications.
• Re-packages and labels medication, including bulk supplies, with final check performed by a pharmacist.
• Maintains cleanliness and aseptic technique while compounding intravenous admixtures (IVPBs, large volume parenterals, total parenteral nutrition) following USP 797/USP 800 Guidelines.
• Delivers controlled substances and other medications to nursing units' automated medication dispensing cabinets (ADC).
• Delivers medication, IV solutions, and necessary forms to patient care areas on a scheduled basis.
• Prepares, loads, and unloads medication into ADCs with appropriate bar code scanning.
• Fills inventory needs for nursing unit ADCs, non-cabinet stock, and unit dose drawers according to computerized patient profiles.
• Supports drug inventory processes, including rotation and restocking of dispensing areas.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Answers phones, directs calls, and escalates emergencies to pharmacists as needed.
• Completes nursing unit inspections as assigned.
• Restocks crash cart trays, OCMCA boxes, and other emergency supplies in a timely manner; reports discrepancies.
• Fills controlled substance orders and reconciles discrepancies daily; reports unusual activity for potential drug diversion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician educational program and/or associate's degree preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience; hospital-based experience preferred. Formal Pharmacy Technician program experiential education may substitute for work experience.
• Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Michigan is required.
• Proven competency in working aseptically in laminar flow hoods (horizontal or vertical) using aseptic technique.