Adult Hospitals Pharmacy Technician

Summary

Pharmacy Technician positions are available in the adult acute care setting. Looking to create a diverse team to help perform patient care activities. Locations include Central Pharmacy, Central Pharmacy Cleanroom (sterile compounding), Operating Room (OR)/Cardiovascular Center (CVC), and Adult Emergency Services (AES). Specific areas and shift times are available depending on current area needs.

General Pharmacy Technician duties may include:

• 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

• Conduct admission medication histories

• 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

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 30,000 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

• State of the Art technology

• Complimentary access to continuing education (CE) credits via the Pharmacy Technician Letter

• Reimbursement for Membership in the Southeast Michigan Society of Health System Pharmacists (SMSHP)

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

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 Associate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire 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.

Pharmacy Technician Intermediate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

• One or more years of relevant pharmacy practice or equivalent experience is necessary.

• Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary.

• Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability

Pharmacy Technician Senior:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

• Two or more years of relevant pharmacy practice or equivalent experience is necessary.

• Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary.

• Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability

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.

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.

Please visit the Michigan LARA website for more information about Pharmacy Technician licensing: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72603_27529_27548-340669--,00.html