Pharmacy Technician Coordinator Medication Safety West
Corewell Health
Belmont, MI
Permanent
Full-time
12 days ago
Job SummaryThis position will support the medication safety team through coding and analysis of events. This position will need to be familiar with the medication use cycle to ensure foundational knowledge of opportunities. The person in this role will need to have great interpersonal communication skills and process improvement knowledge.Under minimal direction, coordinates a program or service within designated pharmacy areas. Functions mostly independently in decision making with limited guidance. Performs Quality Assurance activities and projects as assigned. Maintains department records and assigned departmental/institutional programs. May interact with other departments and/or businesses outside of Corewell Health System. Enhanced knowledge of area assigned above and beyond technician responsibilities.Essential Functions
Coordinates area of assigned responsibility within the pharmacy department.
Assumes ownership and ensures quality and completeness of work assigned.
Participates in assigned group work or committees.
Responsible for data collection and/or reporting related to assigned area/project.
Serves as a role model and leader in the department.
Escalates any concerns that are identified in their area of work through chain of command.
Involved with business operations and/or department compliance initiatives.
See attached addendums (if applicable) for additional site-specific duties.
Work with the event reporting system and other areas for data related to medication safety events.
Ability to work through a variety of Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of four years of pharmacy experience. Required
LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
Ideal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and/or National Certification, such as PTCB
Ideal experience will be Inpatient Pharmacy experience
Will also consider candidates with any vast Pharmacy experience
This Pharmacy Technician will primarily be working our Event Reporting Queue, but will also be helping to track and trend errors as well as presenting this information to various clinical and operational experts
This Technician may also need to assist On-Site for significant Go-Lives impacting Medication Safety
This role will require solid interpersonal/communication skills and process improvement knowledge/passion as well as strong MS Office proficiency
This position will primarily work from home, but may also work from Corewell Health Place or Butterworth, both located Downtown Grand Rapids
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom * Color Vision (Ishihara) Test[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: SeldomPrimary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place Building B - 648 Monroe - Grand RapidsDepartment Name Administration - Pharmacy Business Services - GREmployment Type Full timeShift Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours 40Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Days Worked Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency N/ACURRENT 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.
