Michigan Medicine · 8 hours ago
Pharmacy Technician Adult Hospitals (Internal Applicants Only)
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, seeking Pharmacy Technicians for adult acute care settings. The role involves preparing and packaging pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, and assisting pharmacists in various tasks to ensure quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals
Prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy
Fill automated dispensing cabinets on nursing units
Correctly distribute and account for controlled substances usage
Deliver medications to nursing units including surgical rooms
Stock medications shelves, manage inventory dating, return excess stock to inventory, properly dispose expired medications or return to manufacturer
Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols
Respond and triage telephone and electronic message inquiries
Assist the Pharmacist with auditing controlled substance utilization
Complete restocking and dispensing activities using pharmacy automation
Receive orders and prepare and package medications for outside clinics
Build various medication kits, providing support to many different professions
Conduct admission medication histories
Assist the pharmacist in resuscitation bays
Performing pharmacy cleaning and documentation
Assist with training of staff
Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications
Work in a highly collaborative environment including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers, Technician Supervisors, and other medical professionals
Qualification
Required
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
Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills
This position requires primary source verification
One or more years of relevant pharmacy experience (for Pharmacy Technician Senior)
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)
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, in order to maintain employment
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Generous PTO program
State of the Art technology
Complimentary access to continuing education (CE) credits via American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
Reimbursement for Membership in the Southeast Michigan Society of Health System Pharmacists (SMSHP)
Company
Michigan Medicine
Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.
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2025-12-11
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