Pharmacy Tech - Bilingual in Spanish & experience preferred

Under supervision and personal charge of a licensed pharmacist or dispensing prescriber, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, the Pharmacy Technician will perform the activities or functions that he or she is licensed or otherwise authorized to perform including assisting in the dispensing, safe storage and distribution of drugs and devices. Bilingual and/or experienced technician preferred but Pharmacy Technician Apprentice program available. The apprentice position is enrolled in a training program to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician and will follow the guidelines and requirements of the training program which include passing score on national certification exam, and application for full state licensure are required within 12 months of hire.

This is a full time non-exempt benefit eligible position, typically working an 8 hour shift between 8a-5p M-Fri and alternating Saturdays 9a-12p monthly

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 8 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match – fully vested from day 1
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Vendor discounts and much more!

Requirements:

• Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician license or able to participate and successfully complete Pharmacy Technician Training Program. 
• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Previous experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Perform duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist or dispensing prescriber. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies as outlined in the department operations manually.
• Complete training to gain basic knowledge of pharmacy operations, drug therapies, calculations, and preparation of medications for patient consumption.
• Keep and maintain accurate patient records.  
• Prepare prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy law and standards of ph