Description
Summary
To perform activities relating to or supporting the preparation, compounding, packaging, storing, recording, processing, dispensing, labeling and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies and may collect and or/record metric, quality and/or surveillance data under the supervision of a pharmacist.
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
Responsibilities* Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is expected to be able to perform all essential characteristic duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician Senior.
Additionally, the pharmacy technician supervisor will be responsible for:
- Hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and maintenance of payroll records and time reporting for pharmacy technicians
- Coaching and directing technicians through daily shift-work.
- Conducting meetings to assure staff are appropriately briefed on departmental and health system updates and communications
- Communicating issues, suggestions, and ideas for improvement to leadership team.
- Managing operations of technician-related Pharmacy services and review related documents on an annual basis
- Problem-solving patient or customer complaints and complex medication-related issues and follow-up with employees, department heads, and leadership team
- Actively contributing to the strategic planning and achievement of departmental goals and objectives
- Leading performance improvement initiatives. Analyze, develop, and implement strategies to continually improve performance and quality
- Overseeing management of pharmaceutical supply inventories.
- Planning and scheduling work, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing levels
- Working under the direction of a registered pharmacist in compounding and dispensing medications according to prescriptions written by physicians
The percentage mix of these duties may vary depending on the functional area where the employee is assigned.
RELATED DUTIES
Perform other related duties as assigned
For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our Annual Report at
Required Qualifications* - Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before hire date: this position requires primary source verification of licensure
- PTCB Certification within one year of hire
- 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
- Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills
- Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability
Desired Qualifications* - Leadership and managerial experience or training
- Pharmacy practice experience
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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:
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."
Additional Information SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Functional supervision is received from a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, or Pharmacy Manager designee. Administrative supervision is recieved from a Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmac Manager or other desginated official.
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED Administrative supervision will be exercised over Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy trainees, and/or learners.
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/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters , are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the website or the and websites.
Job Detail Job Opening ID 215814
Working Title Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Job Title Pharmacy Technician Coord
Work Location Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Organizational Group Um Hospital
Department MM CW - Pharmacy
Posting Begin/End Date 4/21/2022 - 5/21/2022
Career Interest Patient Care Services
Pharmacy
