Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Tech - CW (Internal Applicants Only) 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. 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 worlds 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. Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savings 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) To perform activities relating to or supporting the preparation, compounding, packaging, storing, recording, processing, dispensing, labeling and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a pharmacist, supervisor or resident. Demonstrates proficiency and skill with pharmacy and health system information systems Accurately interpret prescriptions and information on medication labels and containers Participate in the documentation of patient care activities within the health record Accurately, prepare, compound, and label sterile and non-sterile medications for dispensing in all C&W locations Stock and maintain pharmacy inventory Maintains, dispenses, stores all controlled substances and associated records as required Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols Assist with use of automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy workflow systems Participate in audits and inspections which support regulatory and compliance standards Effectively communicate with other pharmacy team members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, health-system employees, patients, families, and visitors Respond to internal and external customers demonstrating service excellence Transport medication safely and securely Resolve routine medication-related discrepancies and escalate appropriately when necessary Other duties as assigned by supervisor or pharmacist to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications and other patient care needs Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is desirable. Pharmacy technicians must obtain a valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before their hire date: this position requires primary source verification of licensure. Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary. Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability. 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. 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. 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. 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. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. 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 email sender in your 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 be completed it again.) This posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply to posting 266777. 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. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.