Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate individual to join our growing team as a Pharmacy Technician in the Kellogg Eye Center Pharmacy! The Kellogg Eye Center Pharmacy features community pharmacy, OR pharmacy, and sterile compounding functions, including cleanrooms for both hazardous and non-hazardous medication compounding. This position will work in collaboration with a team of dedicated pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, providers, nurses, and other interdisciplinary partners to provide comprehensive care to patients of the Kellogg Eye Center.

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
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)

Responsibilities*

Pharmacy Technician, Kellogg Eye Center job duties may include:

Gathering prescription insurance coverage information
Performing prescription order entry and fulfillment
Conducting basic metric conversions and calculations
Performing sterile compounding in the hazardous and non-hazardous cleanrooms
Greeting patients and answering phones
Assisting with the resolution of medication access barriers
Collaborating with nursing, social work, providers, pharmacists, and others to optimize patient care
Assisting with problem solving and process improvements within the pharmacy
Delivering medications as needed to surgical rooms
Correctly distributing and accounting for controlled substance usage
Assisting the Pharmacist with auditing-controlled substance utilization
Stocking medications shelves, managing inventory dating, returning excess stock to inventory
Filling Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets
Assisting with training of staff
Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to facilitate safe and efficient patient care

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

Required Qualifications*

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 technician experience is highly desirable. Basic algebra and previous experience with sterile compounding 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

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, 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.

Work Schedule

This is a day shift position.

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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 [email protected] as a secure sender in your email contacts. Applicants who have completed the assessment 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.)

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.