Sr. Pharmacy Tech

Sr. Pharmacy Tech –  Job Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Children's Hospital of Michigan. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Under moderate supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists in coordinating the technician operations of the department and performs the duties of a Pharmacy Technician, as needed. Assists the Lead Pharmacist or designee in designing, coordinating and implementing high quality and cost effective pharmacy technician services. Monitors effectiveness of technician services and related policies/procedures and recommends changes, as needed.

Provides oversight and direction to technicians, as needed. Provides orientation/training to new employees; provides updated information regarding changes in policies/procedures; provides continuing education in‑services to employees. Maintains necessary record‑keeping and training documentation pertinent to areas of responsibility. Inspects assigned area(s) on a monthly basis for proper storage and labeling of medications and expired medications; completes necessary inspection documentation. Promotes sense of team effort together with pharmacists and technicians.

Assists in identifying/researching problems and issues related to department budget and patient billing. Performs the duties of a Pharmacy Technician. Attends educational seminars/in‑services to maintain or enhance skills and competencies. Adheres to pharmacy policies, procedures, and objectives; maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of pharmacy experience.
• Certification is preferred.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan by 10/1/15.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive, and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) programs.