Pharmacy Technician

University Of Michigan

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and package non-sterile and sterile medications, fill dispensing cabinets, and ensure accurate inventory and controlled substances handling. You will support pharmacists, assist in resuscitation bays, and train staff as needed.

This full-time position requires Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensure, high school education, strong communication, computer, and math skills, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current licensure that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements.
Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills.
This position requires primary source verification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals.
Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy.
Fill automated dispensing cabinets on nursing units.
Deliver medications to nursing units including surgical rooms.
Stock medications shelves and manage inventory dating.

Skills

Pharmacy technician skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

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

Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals
Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy
Fill automated dispensing cabinets on nursing units
Correctly distribute and account for controlled substances usage
Deliver medications to nursing units including surgical rooms
Stock medications shelves, manage inventory dating, return excess stock to inventory, properly dispose expired medications or return to manufacturer
Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols
Respond and triage telephone and electronic message inquiries
Assist the Pharmacist with auditing controlled substance utilization
Complete restocking and dispensing activities using pharmacy automation
Receive orders and prepare and package medications for outside clinics
Build various medication kits, providing support to many different professions
Assist the pharmacist in resuscitation bays
Performing pharmacy cleaning and documentation
Assist with training of staff
Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications
Work in a highly collaborative environment including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers, Technician Supervisors, and other medical professionals

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.

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*

At least one year of technician experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is highly desirable. Basic algebra including performing pharmacy calculations is 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 30,000employees 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

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.

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

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.

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 maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time 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 Opening ID

282391

Working Title

Job Title

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular