Pharmacy Technician (TEMP) - CW

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic health system seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support patient care through medication preparation and delivery. This role involves working in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and assisting in training new staff. Join a team that values excellence in education and patient care, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the healthcare field. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical activities like lifting and bending.
• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile products and assist with investigational drugs.
• Check expiration dates and manage medication inventory.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pharmacy Technician duties in the cleanroom area may include:

• Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy
• Assist with the preparation of investigational drugs per research protocols
• Fill and deliver unit dose carts; make other deliveries
• Retrieve medication orders from patient units
• Stock medications shelves, return excess stock to inventory
• Check expiration dates and properly dispose of expired medications and/or return to the manufacturer
• Restock Pyxis cabinets on nursing units
• Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals, including a variety of kits
• Correctly distribute controlled substances
• Complete restocking and dispensing activities using pharmacy automation (Pharm-o-pack and Med Carousels)
• Triage telephone and electronic message inquiries and respond appropriately
• Receive orders and prepare and package medications for outside clinics
• 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 supervisors
• ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

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.

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

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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or beforehire 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.

Desired Qualifications*

At least one-year technician experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is highly desirable. Basic algebra including performing pharmacy calculations is also highly desired

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 .

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 [e-mail] 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.)

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

263145

Working Title

Job Title

PHARMACY TECH I (TEMP)

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CW - Pharmacy

Posting Begin/End Date

5/02/2025 - 6/01/2025

Patient Care Services
Pharmacy
Temporary Job Opening