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Pharmacy Tech - CW (Internal Applicants Only)

Mission Statement

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.

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

+ 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*

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To perform activities relating to or supporting the preparation, compounding, packaging, storing, recording, processing, dispensing, labeling and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a pharmacist, supervisor or resident.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential:

+ Demonstrates proficiency and skill with pharmacy and health system information systems

+ Accurately interpret prescriptions and information on medication labels and containers

+ Participate in the documentation of patient care activities within the health record

+ Accurately, prepare, compound, and label sterile and non-sterile medications for dispensing in all C&W locations

+ Stock and maintain pharmacy inventory

+ Maintains, dispenses, stores all controlled substances and associated records as required

+ Prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols

+ Assist with use of automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy workflow systems

+ Participate in audits and inspections which support regulatory and compliance standards

+ Effectively communicate with other pharmacy team members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, health-system employees, patients, families, and visitors

+ Respond to internal and external customers demonstrating service excellence

+ Transport medication safely and securely

+ Resolve routine medication-related discrepancies and escalate appropriately when necessary

+ Other duties as assigned by supervisor or pharmacist to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications and other patient care needs

The percentage mix of these duties will vary depending on the functional area where the employee is assigned.

RELATED DUTIES

Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Functional supervision is received from a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, or Pharmacy Manager or designee. Administrative supervision is received from a Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmacy Manager or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

Pharmacy trainees and/or learners

For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medi (https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report)

Required Qualifications*

+ Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is desirable.

+ Pharmacy technicians must obtain a valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before their hire date: this position requires primary source verification of licensure.

+ Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary.

+ Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability

+ This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

+ **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

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

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. 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.?

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 email sender in your 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 be completed it again.)

This posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply to posting 266777.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

271028

Working Title

Pharmacy Tech - CW (Internal Applicants Only)

Job Title

Pharmacy Tech Senior

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CW - Pharmacy

Posting Begin/End Date

11/18/2025 - 11/25/2025

Salary

$52,124.80 - $75,670.40

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

Pharmacy