Pharmacy Technician (Year-Round)

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Position Summary: 

• The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for managing and assisting in medication dispensation and inventory control within the campus health center(s). This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the health and safety of students.  The Pharmacy Technician is a Full Time Year Round position that will provide support for boarding high school students aged 14-19 years during the school year and for camp students aged 8-19 during the summer.  We are looking for a 2nd shift candidate (from 11 am - 7 pm), 40 hours a week Monday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday during student check in days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, dispense and administer medication to students according to physician orders and school policies.

• Maintain accurate records of medication inventory and ensure proper storage and handling procedures are followed.

• Receive and stock incoming medical supplies and drugs.

• Collect, input, and verify prescription, refill, and patient information and maintain patient records

• Communicate with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff regarding medication-related concerns

• Help educate students on proper medication usage and potential side effects

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to medication management

• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of advanced knowledge and proficient practice in pharmacy dispensing, medication dispensing systems, controlled substance distribution, and any other pharmacy technician duties

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment with extensive external and internal stakeholders.

For a complete job description and to apply, go to www.interlochen.org/careers.  

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Skills and Abilities:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent vocational training program required.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training: Must hold current and unrestricted registration with the Michigan

State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Equipment Familiarity: Routine office and pharmacy tech equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, patients and members of the community

• Knowledge of metric system, along with names, strength and dosage of forms of common medications, as well as common medical abbreviations

• Strong technical aptitude required

• Superior attention to detail required

Benefits Package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off

• Life insurance 

• Voluntary life insurance 

• Short and long-term disability

• Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs

• Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA

• Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply 

• Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin

• Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift

• Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)

• Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)

• Employee Referral Program (cash payments)

• Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online

• Parental leave (12 weeks paid for Pregnancy/Maternity/Childbirth leave, 6 weeks paid for Parental leave).