Pharmacy Assistant

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Corrections Health Care Clinic, is seeking a Pharmacy Support role to manage medication inventory and ordering. The position coordinates the flow of prescription and OTC medications from the Vendor Pharmacy to the facility clinic and then to inmates, serving as liaison to the licensed pharmacist for orders and questions.

Under supervision, you will perform duties that support patient care and compliance within a secure correctional health

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• One year of experience assisting in a pharmacy.
• Possession of an associate's degree in pharmacy technology, or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the oversight inventory and ordering of all medication (prescription and OTC) for the Health Care Clinic.
• Coordinate the ordering, distribution and delivery of medications from the Vendor Pharmacy to the facility Health Care clinic and then to the prisoner.
• Serve as the liaison with the pharmacy, contacting the licensed pharmacist to clarify prescription orders or address medication questions as necessary.
• Work under the supervision of the Health Unit Manager and is a drug and alcohol test position.

Education

High school diploma

One year of pharmacy experience

Associate's degree in pharmacy technology substitute option

Job description

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Works in the Health Care Clinic coordinating the oversight inventory and ordering of all medication, both prescription and over the counter. This position coordinates the ordering, distribution and delivery of medications from the Vendor Pharmacy to the facility Health Care clinic and then to the prisoner. Serves as the liaison with the pharmacy, contacting the licensed pharmacist to clarify prescription orders or address medication questions as necessary. The position works under the supervision of the Health Unit Manager and is a drug and alcohol test position.

Required Education and Experience

Education

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• One year of experience assisting in a pharmacy.

Alternate Education and Experience

• Possession of an associate's degree in pharmacy technology, or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

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The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

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