Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, USA
24 hours ago
Pharmacy Technician Intern (Class of 2029 Students)
Pre-pharmacy school students may begin this longitudinal pharmacy internship experience with a pharmacy technician license until pharmacy intern license is obtained. Internship will occur at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals (Butterworth, Blodgett, and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospitals) Applicants must be accepted into a college of pharmacy with enrollment anticipated for Fall 2025 (anticipated graduation May 2029) Activities include: + Longitudinal development includes: + First summer: inpatient pharmacy technician responsibilities by providing technical assistance in processing, preparing, and delivering medications and supplies + Second summer: compounding sterile preparations using aseptic technique + Third summer: direct patient interaction in obtaining and documenting medication history for a variety of patient populations or skill development in Investigational Drug Services + Internship frequency: + Year-round staffing: + Two 8-hour shifts every other weekend + Approximately 3 holidays per year for duration of internship + Schoolyear staffing: during P3 year only, one additional 4-hour weeknight shift per week required + Summer staffing: up to full time work completing technical or clinical activities depending upon departmental needs 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. Essential Functions + 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. Qualifications + 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 a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or be Enrolled in accredited PharmD program + Previous hospital pharmacy experience Preferred + Michigan Pharmacist Intern License preferred 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) . + On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv + 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 Part time Shift Rotating (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 4 Hours of Work 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Sunday Weekend Frequency Every other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. 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. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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