Entry Level Piggy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The Pharmacy Technician is an entry-level position. Following a training period, the Technician should be able to understand, dispense, and prepare medication orders, compound IVs, charge and credit, answer phones and doors, and stock the department.
Responsibilities
(20%)* Runs reports, pulls medications and restocks Automated Dispensing Machines, follows up on narcotic discrepancies, trouble-shoots problems, aides and trains nurses on dispensing problems.
(20%)* Performs sterile compounding per USP 797 guidelines and non-sterile compounding per USP 795 guidelines. Universal precautions to be utilized when compounding or otherwise manipulating biologic products. Performs daily, monthly, and ad hoc cleaning/disinfection of designated IV room areas using MyMichigan-approved cleaning solutions.
(15%)* Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department in an accurate and timely manner.
(15%)* Fills, reconciles and exchanges carts/IV batches using the HER and dispensing technologies.
(15%)* Accurately repackages bulk medications into Unit Dose form using repackaging technologies and equpiment.
(15%)* Replaces and fills floor stock: fills Emergency Medical Services (EMS) boxes, crash cart trays, open heart medications and Anesthesia carts and delivers to appropriate area; completes monthly floor stock on other medical center departments; stocks UD area and IV room if needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compounds oral and topical solutions and ointments.
Answers phone, retrieves tubes and faxes. Helps with duties as directed by the pharmacist on duty.
Able to add barcodes to products, including compounded items, Intravenous Piggy-Back (IVPB's).
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential:PHARM TECH: Pharmacy Technician Licensure
Equivalent Experience: New hires and transfers to this position must possess a pharmacy technician license through the Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: HIGH
Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization: GENSTUDY
Essential: true
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Successful completion of Aseptic Technique skills assessment every 6 months.
• Computer experience required.
Good math skills (pass a standard test), good organizational skills, a team player and ability to work under high pressure and time constraints are all required.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft• Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.
Medical Center or Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
Education: HIGH
Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization: GENSTUDY
Essential: true
Other Comments
Credential:PHARM TECH: Pharmacy Technician Licensure
Equivalent Experience: New hires and transfers to this position must possess a pharmacy technician license through the Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true