Pharmacy Technician Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Job Description

Corewell Health is offering up to $3,500 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity!

About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

When your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support.

At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future.

Because it's only impossible, until it isn't.

About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

About the Unit

The Pharmacy Department provides pharmacy services for Inpatients, ED, Surgery, and the Infusion Center.

Scope of Work

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, processes, prepares, and delivers medications and supplies, working with multiple medication automation systems. The Pharmacy Technician works in complex pharmacy areas, including Sterile Product Compounding, Controlled Substance Handling, and Inventory Management.

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-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
  • LIC-Pharmacy Technician Temp - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And
  • 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 License and National Certification as well as 1-2 years of Pharmacy experience
  • Inpatient experience or IV experience would be a great plus
  • ***$3,500 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
      [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

    Primary Location

    SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Pharmacy Services - HDVCH

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Rotating (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    Rotating Shifts (1st/2nd) - Between 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

    Days Worked

    Monday to Sunday

    Weekend Frequency

    Every other weekend

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    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.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.


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    Job Summary
    Company
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Experience
    1 to 2 years
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