Pharmacy Technician

Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Job Summary Pharmacy Technician duties in the inpatient area may include: Enter medication orders into patient profiles Fill and deliver unit dose carts, make other deliveries Assist with use of automated unit dose dispensing machine (RobotRx) Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy Retrieve medication orders from patient units Stock medications shelves, return excess stock to inventory Fill Omnicell cabinets on nursing units Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals Correctly distribute controlled substances Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols Resolve billing errors, process billing for medications not dispensed through Worx Respond to telephone inquiries Other duties as assigned by supervisor to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications Assist with training of staff Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Required Qualifications Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity: lifting, pulling, bending, manual dexterity movements. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize with accuracy and dependability: Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English. Pharmacy Technician Associate High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary. Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability. Pharmacy Tech Grad Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan Pharmacy, or currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan (Temporary License or Full License) Desired Qualifications At least one year technician experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is highly desirable. Basic algebra also highly desired. Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savings Complimentary access to continuing education (CE) credits via the Pharmacy Technician Letter Reimbursement for Membership in the Southeast Michigan Society of Health System Pharmacists (SMSHP) Licensure & Certification The State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires all Pharmacy Technicians to be licensed. The new regulations allow for a one-time temporary license for up to 1 year, during which time a Technician must successfully complete requirements to become certified and meet all other State of Michigan requirements for a Full Pharmacy Technician License. UMHS Pharmacy Department provides coaching and additional information to support Technicians to become certified and licensed. Please visit the Michigan LARA website for more information about Pharmacy Technician licensing: Newly hired pharmacy technicians must obtain a valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before their hire date. This can include a Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License or a Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician License. If a technician obtains a Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before their date of hire, they must obtain a Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License within 1 year of hire date or before the Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician License expires, whichever is sooner, in order to maintain employment. In addition, All pharmacy technicians must obtain PTCB certification within 6 months of hire date or in time to obtain a Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License, whichever is sooner, and they must maintain their PTCB certification throughout the duration of employment at UMHS as a Pharmacy Technician. Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Work Schedule The schedule for this position working every second weekend (Saturday and Sunday), and holiday coverage. Underfill Statement This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Additional Information Upon applying for this position, you will be sent an invitation within two business days to complete an online pre-employment assessment. To ensure you receive this invitation, please add [email protected] as a secure email sender in your Contacts. Applicants who have completed the asessment will be considered viable candidates for this position. (Please note, if you have previously completed the assessment, you will not receive email/be asked to complete it again.) For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed anytime after a posting duration of seven calendar days. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr