Pharmacy Technician Senior, Intermediate, or Assoc. (Kellogg Eye Center)
Company: University of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Pharmacy Technician Senior, Intermediate, or Assoc. (Kellogg Eye
Center)
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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
(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.
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.)
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
246347
Working Title
Pharmacy Technician Senior, Intermediate, or Assoc. (Kellogg Eye
Center)
Job Title
Pharmacy Technician Senior
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM KEC-OR Pharmacy
Posting Begin/End Date
3/13/2024 - 5/12/2024
Career Interest
Home Health Care
Patient Care Services
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