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Corewell Health Pharmacy Technician in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Corewell Health is offering up to $3,500 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity!
About Butterworth Hospital
Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals .
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).
$3,500 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
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's Degree preferred.
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 candidates will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification
IV Experience highly preferred at this time
We are currently hiring for the following 3 Shifts (all are 8-Hr. Shifts):
Rotating Shift (Primarily on 1st, but also rotating through 2nd Shift. You will know your schedule 4-6 weeks in advance.)
Straight 2nd Shift (Starting as early as 2:30 p.m. or after.)
Night Shift (7 Days On and 7 Days Off-8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
These are On-Site Positions.
$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 ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
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Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Pharmacy Services - Butterworth
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
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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.
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