Job Summary
This position will be responsible for performing activities to assist the Medication Use Policy team with daily activities as well as projects/initiatives.
For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report
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
Responsibilities*
- Proactively monitors temperature dashboard (KODE) to identify concerning trends and prevent excursions
- Assists with contacting manufacturers for temperature excursions, drug defects, or other questions
- Assists with gathering of information to support temperature excursion reviews
- Contacts 503A and 503B vendors for required documents
- Updates the formulary website, guidelines, and dispensing procedures
- Assists with PVSC dashboard maintenance
- Assists with running reports for potential projects, medication use evaluations, and cost savings initiatives
- Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor
Supervision Received:
- General supervision provided by the Assistant Director, Medication Use Policy
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a recognized field which is directly related to the duties of the position and at least 3 years of experience in analyzing and interpreting process, clinical outcomes and costs of care, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficient communication, computer, and basic mathematic skills are necessary
- Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability
Desired Qualifications*
- Proficient computer skills and literacy, including Windows-based and Microsoft Office-based programs
Work Schedule
- Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm, shifts may vary based on meetings times or projects
- Hybrid work model
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.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
