Pharmacy Technician
Corewell Health·Trenton, Michigan
Corewell Health·Trenton, Michigan
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for filling medication orders, preparing intravenous admixtures, and managing pharmacy inventory. They also distribute medications to patient care areas and maintain safe, orderly work environments following clean room guidelines.
Trenton - Part time, 24 hours per week, rotating shift About the Unit Our team is comprised of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Our inpatient pharmacy team collaborates closely with healthcare providers to ensure optimal medication management for hospitalized patients.
We oversee the medication storage, distribution, and management in a variety of settings.
We review medication orders for accuracy and potential interactions, accurately prepare and dispense medications, provide evidence-based drug information, monitor drug levels to optimize therapy, and educate patients and families about their medications.
By prioritizing medication safety and minimizing adverse events, we strive to improve patient outcomes and contribute to their overall well-being.
About Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Corewell Health Hospital Trenton is a 193-bed acute care teaching hospital that sponsors nine university-affiliated residency programs.
The hospital opened its doors to Trenton and its surrounding communities in 1961.
It became part of Corewell Health in September 2014.
In addition to providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients, the hospital offers all private beds, a medical and surgical intensive care unit and obstetrical care.
Scope of work Fills medication orders including oral, injectable and topical medications and intravenous admixtures.
Assists in the bulk manufacturing of special pharmaceutical products.
Prepares and distributes floor stock items in response to requisition forms.
Inventories and restocks shelves in immediate work area, checks for outdated drugs.
Enters charges and credits into the computer for all medications and IV admixtures dispensed from the Pharmacy, documents all medications and IV solutions returned to the Pharmacy.
Distributes prepared medications to patient care areas and/or other departments of the Hospital.
Performs necessary record keeping functions.
Answers telephone and assists at Pharmacy window.
May rotate within hospital and out-patient pharmacy service areas as required.
Maintains the work area in a safe, orderly manner.
Follows appropriate clean room (797) guidelines in the preparation of intravenous admixtures
High school diploma program or GED. Experience with sterile compounding and/or 6 months technician experience and/or graduate of an ASHP accredited technician training program. Preferred LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience with sterile compounding, 6 months of technician experience, or graduation from an ASHP accredited program. A Michigan State Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern license is preferred.
Market context
Pharmacy Technician openings in Michigan are typically supported by ongoing demand in retail, hospital, and long-term care settings. Competition often centers on licensure, prior pharmacy experience, and familiarity with prescription processing, inventory, and patient service. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time on research; before applying, confirm your Michigan license status and match your experience or training to the listed requirements.
