Pharmacy Technician

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Generous PTO program

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join a collaborative team supporting pharmacists, technicians, and other medical professionals. You will receive comprehensive training, enabling you to prepare sterile IV products, restock automated cabinets, and dispense solid dosages for patients at infusion sites.

Responsibilities include order processing, medication procurement from electronic systems, and assisting with training. This full-time role is onsite at 2850 S.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Michigan Pharmacy Technician license (temporary license valid for 1 year or full license upon hire).
Proficient communication, computer and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Complete order fill processing for internal/supply and prescription orders.
Provide order double checks for non-High alert orders.
Participate in weekend, shift rotation and holiday staffing; provide sick and vacation coverage.

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

As a Pharmacy Technician at Michigan Medicine, you will work within a highly collaborative team that includes Pharmacists, Technicians, and other medical professionals. We provide all of our Pharmacy Technicians with a comprehensive, hands‑on training to ensure you feel confident in performing your day‑to‑day responsibilities. Once training is complete, you will be able to prepare sterile IV products, restock automated dispensing cabinets, and dispense solid oral dosage forms for patients visiting the various infusion sites.

General Pharmacy Technician duties may include:

You will perform activities relating to or supporting the preparation, compounding, processing, and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a pharmacist, supervisor or resident
You will assist in the retrieving/filing medication orders from electronic systems
You will assist in general pharmacy cleaning/maintenance/stocking
You will prepare investigational drugs per research protocols
You will triage telephone inquiries
Assist with training of staff

Responsibilities*

Complete order fill processing for internal/supply only orders. Complete order fill processing for prescription and enteral/supply orders. Provide order double checks for non-High alert orders. Participate in weekend, shift rotation and holiday staffing as assigned. Provide sick and vacation coverage as required.

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 Intermediate

Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current licensure that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements. This includes: A temporary pharmacy technician license (valid for 1 year and is non‑renewable) or a full pharmacy technician license upon hire, or a full pharmacy technician license before the temporary license expires.
Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills.
This position requires primary source verification

Desired 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.

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
Generous PTO program

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

Days (hours of operation between 7am-7pm, days of operation Monday-Saturday. Rotating schedules, holiday and on‑call.

Work Locations

This is a pharmacy technician position. HomeMed is located at 2850 S. Industrial Hwy. Suite 50, Ann Arbor.

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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID: 281298

Working Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Tech Inter

Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work: Onsite

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Organizational Group: Um Hospital

Department: MM HomeMed Pharmacy Infusion