Pharmacy Technician Senior, Intermediate, or Assoc. (Kellogg Eye Center) - Ann Arbor Michigan

Company: University of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted On: 04/25/2024

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?

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  Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  
  
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  2:1 Match on retirement savings
  
  
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  $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
  
  
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  Complimentary access to continuing education (CE) credits via the Pharmacy Technician Letter
  
  
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  Reimbursement for Membership in the Southeast Michigan Society of Health System Pharmacists (SMSHP)
  
  
  Responsibilities*
  Pharmacy Technician, Kellogg Eye Center job duties may include:
  
  
  
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    Gathering prescription insurance coverage information
    
    
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    Performing prescription order entry and fulfillment
    
    
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    Conducting basic metric conversions and calculations
    
    
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    Performing sterile compounding in the hazardous and non-hazardous cleanrooms
    
    
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    Greeting patients and answering phones
    
    
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    Assisting with the resolution of medication access barriers
    
    
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    Collaborating with nursing, social work, providers, pharmacists, and others to optimize patient care
    
    
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    Assisting with problem solving and process improvements within the pharmacy
    
    
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    Delivering medications as needed to surgical rooms
    
    
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    Correctly distributing and accounting for controlled substance usage
    
    
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    Assisting the Pharmacist with auditing-controlled substance utilization
    
    
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    Stocking medications shelves, managing inventory dating, returning excess stock to inventory
    
    
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    Filling Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets
    
    
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    Assisting with training of staff
    
    
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    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:
    
    
    
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      High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
      
      
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      Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
      
      
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      Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary.
      
      
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      Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability.
      
      
      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate:
      
      
      
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        High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
        
        
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        Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
        
        
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        One or more years of relevant pharmacy practice or equivalent experience is necessary.
        
        
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        Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary.
        
        
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        Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability.
        
        
        Pharmacy Technician Senior:
        
        
        
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          High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
          
          
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          Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
          
          
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          Two or more years of relevant pharmacy practice or equivalent experience is necessary.
          
          
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          Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary.
          
          
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          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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