Posting number: 3920-26-CFP-128-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Forensic Center
Job classification: Pharmacy Assistant 8
Posting type: Open
Categories: Pharmacy
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The incumbent of this position is a senior worker within the pharmacy and hospital performing the complex duties as a licensed pharmacy technician. Duties of this position include Medication preparation activities, pick up and delivery/transporting/conveyance of medication orders and medication to and from patient unit, record keeping and stock control. Ensuring proper charging, crediting, and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals and related drug products. Maintaining pharmacy inventory records and reconciliation. This position functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. This is a test designated position subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Civil Service Rules & Regulations and contractual provisions.
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Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy, including the filling of requisitions for medications.
Possession of an associate's degree in pharmacy technology, or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Pharmacy Assistant 8 requires possession of a Michigan temporary, limited, or full pharmacy technician license, in accordance with Public Act 285 of 2014.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.
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As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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