<p>Mission Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>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), Adult Emergency Services (AES), and the Pavilion Pharmacy Satellites. Specific areas and shift times are available depending on current area needs.</p> <p>General Pharmacy Technician duties may include:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals </li><li>Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy </li><li>Fill automated dispensing cabinets on nursing units </li><li>Correctly distribute and account for controlled substances usage </li><li>Deliver medications to nursing units including surgical rooms </li><li>Stock medications shelves, manage inventory dating, return excess stock to inventory, properly dispose expired medications or return to manufacturer </li><li>Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols </li><li>Respond and triage telephone and electronic message inquiries </li><li>Assist the Pharmacist with auditing controlled substance utilization </li><li>Complete restocking and dispensing activities using pharmacy automation </li><li>Receive orders and prepare and package medications for outside clinics </li><li>Build various medication kits, providing support to many different professions </li><li>Conduct admission medication histories </li><li>Assist the pharmacist in resuscitation bays </li><li>Performing pharmacy cleaning and documentation </li><li>Assist with training of staff </li><li>Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications </li><li>Work in a highly collaborative environment including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers, Technician Supervisors, and other medical professionals </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications*</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Pharmacy Technician Associate:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li>Current licensure that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements. This includes: A temporary pharmacy technician license (valid for 1 year and is non-renewable) or a full pharmacy technician license upon hire, or a full pharmacy technician license before the temporary license expires. </li><li>Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills. </li><li>This position requires primary source verification </li></ul> <p>Pharmacy Technician Intermediate:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li>Current licensure that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements. This includes: A temporary pharmacy technician license (valid for 1 year and is non-renewable) or a full pharmacy technician license upon hire, or a full pharmacy technician license before the temporary license expires. </li><li>Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills. </li><li>This position requires primary source verification </li></ul> <p>Pharmacy Technician Senior:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li>Current licensure that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements. This includes: A temporary pharmacy technician license (valid for 1 year and is non-renewable) or a full pharmacy technician license upon hire, or a full pharmacy technician license before the temporary license expires. </li><li>One or more years of relevant pharmacy experience. </li><li>Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills. </li><li>This position requires primary source verification </li></ul> <p>Pharmacy Technician Graduate:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience </li><li>Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan Pharmacy or currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan (Temporary License or Full License). If the individual is not licensed, they will be required to obtain a Temporary Pharmacy Technician License on or before the hire date (valid for 1 year and is non-renewable). The individual will then be required to obtain a Full Pharmacy Technician License within 6 months of hire into a Pharmacy Technician Associate position, or before the expiration of the Temporary Pharmacy Technician License (whichever is sooner). </li></ul> <p>Desired Qualifications*</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Why Work at Michigan?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What Benefits can you Look Forward to?</p> <ul> <li>Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day </li><li>2:1 Match on retirement savings </li><li>Generous PTO program </li><li>State of the Art technology </li><li>Complimentary access to continuing education (CE) credits via American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) </li><li>Reimbursement for Membership in the Southeast Michigan Society of Health System Pharmacists (SMSHP) </li></ul> <p>Licensure & Certification</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p>