Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

Pharmacy Technician duties in the inpatient area may include:
-- enter medication orders into patient profiles
-- fill and deliver unit dose carts, make other deliveries
-- assist with use of automated unit dose dispensing machine (RobotRx)
-- prepare sterile products, injections and IV chemotherapy
-- retrieve medication orders from patient units
-- stock medications shelves, return excess stock to inventory
-- fill Omnicell cabinets on nursing units
-- prepare and package non-sterile compounded pharmaceuticals
-- correctly distribute controlled substances
-- prepare and deliver investigational drugs per research protocols
-- resolve billing errors, process billing for medications not dispensed through Worx
-- respond to telephone inquiries
-- other duties as assigned by supervisor to assist with preparation and delivery of patient medications
-- assist with training of staff
-- complete special projects as assigned by supervisor
--ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS


For more information about a pharmacy career with us, see the Pharmacy section at
umhsalliedcareers.or...althSpecialties.aspx

For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at www.pharm.med.umich....11_Annual_Report.pdf

Required Qualifications*

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. 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.

PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification will be required within six months after employment begins.

Desired Qualifications*

At least one year technician experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is highly desirable. Basic algebra also highly desired.

Work Schedule

This schedule for this position includes a day and evening shift rotation, working every second weekend (Saturday and Sunday), and holiday coverage.

Application Deadline

Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed anytime after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.