Pharmacy Assistant 8 CFP

State of Michigan; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) seeks a Pharmacy Assistant 8 at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Saline, MI. This licensed technician will prepare medications, transport orders, maintain stock, and handle inventory reconciliation in compliance with state and federal rules.

The role requires a Michigan pharmacy technician license, two years of pharmacy experience, and an associate degree or a one-year certificate as substitution. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Two years 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

• Medication preparation activities.
• Pick up and delivery/transporting/conveyance of medication orders to and from patient units.
• Record keeping and stock control; maintaining pharmacy inventory records and reconciliation.
• Ensure proper charging, crediting, and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals and related drug products.
• Work in accordance with procedures, guidelines, and state/federal regulations.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Associate's degree in pharmacy technology or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may substitute for the experience

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

The incumbent of this position is a senior worker within the pharmacy and hospital performing the complex duties as a licensed pharmacy technician. Duties of this position include Medication preparation activities, pick up and delivery/transporting/conveyance of medication orders and medication to and from patient unit, record keeping and stock control. Ensuring proper charging, crediting, and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals and related drug products. Maintaining pharmacy inventory records and reconciliation. This position functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. This is a test designated position subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Civil Service Rules & Regulations and contractual provisions.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy, including the filling of requisitions for medications. 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.

Pharmacy Assistant 8 requires possession of a Michigan temporary, limited, or full pharmacy technician license, in accordance with Public Act 285 of 2014.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For questions about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.