Adult Hospitals Pharmacy Technician - Associate / Intermediate / Senior - Now Hiring
Job Summary
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.
- General Pharmacy Technician duties may include:
- 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
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 Work at Michigan?
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 worlds 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
- 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)
Required Qualifications*
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.
- 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
Desired Qualifications*
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.
Work Schedule
This position is full-time midnight shift. Technicians are expected to work every second weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and provide holiday coverage. Technicians' main work area will be at the University Hospital or Cardiovascular Center or Kahn Pavilion. Those hired on the OR Team may additionally rotate to Brighton Center for Specialty Care or East Ann Arbor Pharmacy. Weekend only schedules may be considered. If desired, please discuss this opportunity during your interview.
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 the work modes .
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 complete it again.)
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
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
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
264899
Working Title
Adult Hospitals Pharmacy Technician - Associate / Intermediate / Senior
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 UH/CVC New Patient Tower
Posting Begin/End Date
6/11/2025 - 8/10/2025
Salary
$50,606.40 - $73,465.60
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Pharmacy
Job Summary
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.
- General Pharmacy Technician duties may include:
- 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
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 Work at Michigan?
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 worlds 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
- 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)
Required Qualifications*
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.
- 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
Desired Qualifications*
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.
Work Schedule
This position is full-time midnight shift. Technicians are expected to work every second weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and provide holiday coverage. Technicians' main work area will be at the University Hospital or Cardiovascular Center or Kahn Pavilion. Those hired on the OR Team may additionally rotate to Brighton Center for Specialty Care or East Ann Arbor Pharmacy. Weekend only schedules may be considered. If desired, please discuss this opportunity during your interview.
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 the work modes .
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 complete it again.)
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
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
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
264899
Working Title
Adult Hospitals Pharmacy Technician - Associate / Intermediate / Senior
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 UH/CVC New Patient Tower
Posting Begin/End Date
6/11/2025 - 8/10/2025
Salary
$50,606.40 - $73,465.60
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Pharmacy
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