We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate individual to join our growing team as a Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician for Discharge Medication Access! This individual will provide discharge medication access services to patients discharging home from the Adult Hospitals.

Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician, Discharge Medication Access duties include:

• Gather information for prescription insurance coverage, home pharmacy, and preferred pharmacy for prescription filling
• Facilitate resolution of prior authorizations, insurance barriers, and other medication access issues
• Collect data to determine process and outcomes measures of program
• Assist with problem solving and process improvements relevant to the program
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, providers, pharmacists, and others to optimize patient care
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to facilitate safe and efficient medication-related transitions of care

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

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

At least one year technician experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting and completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is highly desirable.

Demonstrated record of excellence with direct patient interaction, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, insurance claim adjudication, prior authorization facilitation, and prescription processing in a retail pharmacy setting is also highly desired.

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 by PTCB and 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 licensed. 

Please visit the Michigan LARA website for more information about Pharmacy Technician licensing:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Pharmacy_Technician_FAQ_080515_496214_7.pdf

UMHS Pharmacy requires all Technicians to be PTCB certified and fully licensed within 180 days of hire.

This is a day shift position, Monday - Friday.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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 HR-Recruitment@med.umich.edu 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

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefite, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

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.

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

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

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