• Specialty Pharmacy is an exciting, dynamic, and continually growing area of pharmacy practice at Michigan Medicine. These medications are high-cost medications used to treat patients with specialized diseases requiring complex treatment and coordinated care. 
• To perform activities relating to the packaging/shipment, storing, and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a pharmacist, supervisor, resident, or other designated official. 
• Package medication orders in appropriate pack-outs and with correct shipping information.

• Accurately interpret information on routing slip and encounter to insure delivery location and appropriate packaging materials.
• Quickly and accurately address order discrepancies and address with appropriate team members.
• Participate in the documentation of patient care activities within the health record and/or dispensing system.
• Stock and maintain shipping supplies at workstations.
• Participate in audits and inspections which support regulatory and compliance standards
• Effectively communicate with other pharmacy team members.
• Respond to internal and external customers demonstrating service excellence.
• Other duties as assigned by a pharmacist, supervisor, resident, or other designated official 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education (GED)
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Proficient communication, computer, and basic mathematic skills are necessary.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize with accuracy and dependability.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50lb.

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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