Pharmacy Technician Adult Hospitals

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.

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.

• 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

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

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.

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.

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