Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provides technical assistance in processing and preparing medications, including complex sterile formulations, under the direction of a pharmacist. Responsible for delivering supplies to patient care areas and managing medication automation systems.
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.
For the twelfth year in a row, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been ranked as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S.
News & World Report. https://corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/childrens/helen-devos-childrens-hospital/about-us Scope of Work 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).
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.
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 would be a Pharmacy Technician possessing both Full License and National Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT Inpatient, IV, or Compounding experience would be a strong plus This is a Full-Time Position rotating through the following Schedules: -10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. -12 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. -2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Schedule is usually put out 4-6 Weeks in advance All Shifts are 8.5-Hour Shifts
Requires a high school diploma and a Michigan Pharmacy Technician license or intern license. National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) is required within 90 days of hire.
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.