Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Pharmacist, provides technical assistance, processing and preparing medications and supplies. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas. Triages phone calls and messages from multidisciplinary team members. Able to work in complex pharmacy areas (satellites, sterile product compounding, controlled substance handling, inventory management).

***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus***

Essential Functions

• Prepares supplies / medication, including complex sterile formulations under the direction of a Pharmacist. May prepare hazardous or biologic products when properly trained and competencies are passed.
• Prepares and packages bulk medications into unit of use packaging.
• Handles controlled substances for pharmacy and patient care areas under direct supervision of a pharmacist per federal and state law.
• Delivers pharmacy prepared medications, controlled substances and supplies to various nursing stations/patient care areas.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications. Completes all Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate\'s Degree

• Hospital experience Preferred

• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Excludes - LIC- Pharmacist Intern 90 Days required
• Ideal candidate will possess Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification.
• ***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus***

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 40 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 40 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 40 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 30 lbs
• Sitting: Seldom
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Frequently
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs

: Occasionally * Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity \xc2\xb9

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name Pharmacy Services - Blodgett

Employment Type Full time

Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 1st and 2nd Shift - Rotating - 8-Hr. Shifts between 6 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Days Worked Monday to Sunday

Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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