Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Pharmacy Technician processes, prepares, and delivers medications and supplies under the supervision of a pharmacist while utilizing medication automation systems. They are responsible for handling controlled substances, maintaining inventory, and triaging communications within a clinical pharmacy setting.
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, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has 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, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.
Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond.
These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan.
Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others. https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/butterworth-hospital 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.
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.
Prepares supplies / medication under the direction of a Pharmacist.
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.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Delivers pharmacy prepared medications, controlled substances and supplies to various nursing stations/patient care areas.
Triages phone calls and messages Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications.
Completes all Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.
Required High School Diploma or equivalent Retail or hospital pharmacy 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 1 Year required CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Excludes - LIC-Pharmacist Intern 1 Year required Or CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Excludes - LIC-Pharmacist Intern 1 Year required Ideal candidate will possess both Full Pharmacy Technician License and Certification, such as PTCB Certification or ExCPT IV, Compounding, Chemo, or Inpatient Pharmacy experience would be a great plus
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience. A valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license and CPhT certification are required.
Market context
In Michigan, pharmacy roles are often competitive in hospital and health-system settings, where employers look for licensed pharmacists who can support medication safety and clinical workflows. This role stands out because a PharmD, prior hospital residency, and current BLS and/or ACLS certification are strongly preferred, alongside a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and certification status before applying.
