Pharmacy Technician
| Facility | UP Health System - Portage |
| Location | Hancock, MI |
| Career Area | Pharmacy |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 02/19/2026 |
| Job ID | #314360 |
UP Health System Portage
Pharmacy Technician Retail Pharmacy
Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 Hrs/ Week) Day Shift, Rotating Weekends
$1,000 Hot Job Employee Referral Bonus
Your experience matters
UP Health System Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacy Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Pharmacy Technician who excels in this role:
Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
Fills medication carts daily.
Prepares orders and maintains pharmacy inventory.
Repackages bulk medications as needed.
Compounds sterile and hazardous products per established procedures.
Maintains drug inventory, including purchases, returns, restocking, stock rotation, backorders, recalls, shortages, and loan/borrow processes.
Participates in performance improvement and required education.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a high school diploma
Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) license in the state of Michigan OR required to earn permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license within 1 year
On the job training and education to help with license requirement available
PTCB Exam date must be determined and scheduled within 6 months of hire date
More about UP Health System Portage
UP Health System - Portage is a 36 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
EEOC Statement
"UP Health System - Portage an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPHS - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."