What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Certified position at McLaren Health Care?
About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The McLaren system includes 14 hospitals in Michigan and Ohio, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Pharmacy Technician Certified
Michigan, Lapeer
Prepares medications for use by all services (medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, emergency medicine, intensive care, transitional care, occupational health, behavioral health, hospice and physical office practices) under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Assists the pharmacist in the provision of all aspects of pharmaceutical care, medication procurement and distribution, compliance with Federal and State regulations and HFAP accreditation standards, and financial management.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Prepares medications using appropriate techniques, in accordance with physician orders, and following McLaren Lapeer Region policies and procedures, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
- Medications prepared include I.V. admixtures, unit dose, bulk medications, and compounded medications as needed
- Maintains proper inventory level of pharmacy supplies throughout the hospital, including automated dispensing units (i.e., Omnicell, Pyxis)
- Inputs daily charges and credits into the computer
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Mathematical proficiency
- Data entry experience
- Active State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Previous computer experience
- Previous experience as Pharmacy Technician
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Per Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, all McLaren employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. The regulation permits exemptions for employees with qualified medical disabilities or religious beliefs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
