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Job Summary
The Turner Geriatric Clinic has an immediate need for 4 pharmacy students to assist part-time with processing requests for medication refills and prior authorizations, who will be supervised by clinic nurses and Dr. Kippes. Interns are required to work 10-12 hours per week. Each day of the week must have pharmacy intern coverage and is divided between the interns.
For P1 students applying, this is a 2 year commitment.
Responsibilities*
Reconcile patient and pharmacy-initiated prescription refill requests with active medications in MiChart.
Transmit prescription refill authorizations to pharmacies electronically, by phone, or fax.
Communicate with health care providers (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists verbally and in writing.
Communicate with patients verbally.
Process prior authorization requests.
Document work through normal clinic processes.
Required Qualifications*
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Michigan Pharmacy Intern License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematical skills are necessary.
- Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability.
- Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity: lifting, pulling, bending, manual dexterity movements. Ability to follow oral and written instructions: Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English.
Desired Qualifications*
Prior Intern experience is highly desired but not required. Basic algebra including performing pharmacy calculations is also highly desired.
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: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72603_27529_27548-340669--,00.html
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 High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid Michigan Pharmacy Intern License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and they must maintain their PTCB certification throughout the duration of employment at UMHS as a Pharmacy Technician.
Work Schedule
Interns are required to work 10- 12 hours per week. Each day of the week must have pharmacy intern coverage and is divided between the interns.
For P1 students applying, this is a 2 year commitment.
Work Locations
Turner Geriatric Clinic is located at the East Ann Arbor medical campus on Plymouth Road (just east of US-23). The students filling this position will participate in patient care in a primary care environment. Although some aspects of the job are technical, the student taking this position will be challenged to apply knowledge obtained during their pharmacy education and work experience in dispensing pharmacies. Direct communication with medical providers, pharmacies and patients is an important part of this job.
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.
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.
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.