Corewell Health is offering up to $3,500 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity!About Blodgett HospitalSet within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.Points of Pride
Award-winning hospital, nationally recognized for providing high quality, safe care
Recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 68 most "green" hospitals in the United States, December 2018
Bariatric surgery center of excellence from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Primary stroke center certification Joint replacement certification
Heart failure care certification Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Spectrum Health’s Center for Joint Replacement ranks first in West Michigan for total hip and knee replacements, and second in the state for total hip and total knee replacements
Link to Hospital Information:https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/blodgett-hospitalJob SummaryUnder 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).Essential Functions
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.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Associate's Degree
Hospital experience Preferred
LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
LIC-Pharmacy Technician Temp - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And
LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATEMI 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 will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and/or National Certification
Inpatient or IV experience is a big plus
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 40 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 40 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 40 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 30 lbs
Sitting: Seldom
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Frequently
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary LocationSITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand RapidsDepartment NamePharmacy Services - BlodgettEmployment TypeFull timeShiftNight (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours36Hours of WorkNight Shift - 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.Days WorkedMonday to SundayWeekend FrequencyEvery other weekendCURRENT 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.People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.