Pharmacy Assistant 8

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　　Pharmacy Assistant 8

　　Salary

　　$43,596.80 - $55,972.80 Annually

　　Location

　　Kalamazoo, MI

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full Time

　　Job Number

　　3909-24-KPH-046-FILL

　　Department

　　Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　TECHNICAL (SEIU)

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　　Job Description

　　The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS_Diversity_Equity_and_Inclusion_Plan_649033_7.pdf)

　　This position functions as a senior level worker and performs the most complex pharmacy assignments as a licensed pharmacy technician. Fill daily purchase orders for pyxis, file doctor ’s orders, manage assigned section of inventory for counting monthly inventory, pulling expired drugs, adjusting order cards, ordering pharmaceuticals as needed, deliver medications to the nursing stations, pick up orders for nursing stations. Assists in preparing liquid and controlled medications for dispensing.

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PharmAst PD update 1.08.24.doc)

　　Job Specification

　　To be considered for this position you must:

　　Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

　　Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

　　Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

　　Attach a cover letter.

　　If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

　　Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)

　　Required Education and Experience

　　Education

　　Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

　　Experience

　　Two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy, including the filling of requisitions for medications.

　　Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

　　Pharmacy Assistant 8 requires possession of a Michigan temporary, limited, or full pharmacy technician license, in accordance with Public Act 285 of 2014.

　　Alternate Education and Experience

　　Alternate Education and Experience

　　Pharmacy Assistant E7 And 8

　　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.

　　Additional Requirements and Information

　　Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

　　This position is located at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office . Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

　　As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

　　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.

　　For information about this specific position, please email [email protected] . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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　　MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer

　　Why Kalamazoo?

　　Kalamazoo is unique, in that it combines a big city energy and small-town feel. The community combines energy and innovation with friendliness and an easy-going attitude. A vibrant Art Deco downtown sets the stage for quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment, including wineries and microbreweries. In Kalamazoo, you're never far from lakes, outdoor recreation, festivals and world-class attractions.

　　Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University which offers a variety of under-graduate and graduate programs.

　　Kalamazoo is also home to the nationally recognized CTAC (Child Trauma Assessment Center) providing innovative, state of the art child assessments

　　Kalamazoo offers ample and affordable housing

　　Kalamazoo is also home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a 4-year scholarship to college (bachelor's degree or 130 credits, whichever occurs first), covering tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Kalamazoo Public School students.

　　Located midway between Chicago and Detroit

　　State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

　　Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

　　Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

　　Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

　　Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

　　Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

　　Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

　　Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

　　Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

　　Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

　　Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

　　Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

　　Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

　　Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

　　Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

　　Updated: 11/14/2022

　　01

　　PHARMAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　PHARMAST – Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy, including the filling of requisitions for medications; OR an associate's degree or higher in pharmacy technology. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program. If so, please attach a copy of your certificate.

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

　　I have been dismissed within the last two years

　　I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

　　I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

　　I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

　　I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

　　I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

　　I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

　　04

　　*Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

　　A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

　　A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

　　A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee

　　A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status

　　None of the above

　　06

　　*Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Did you attach a copy of an official college transcript in the attachments section of your application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

　　11

　　Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Pharmacist Assistant 8 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

　　Yes

　　No

　　12

　　Do you possess PTCB certification?

　　Yes

　　No

　　13

　　Do you possess Pharmacy Technician License in State of Michigan?

　　Yes

　　No

　　14

　　Do you have previous experience working in Hospital inpatient pharmacy?

　　Yes

　　No

　　15

　　Please select the years of experience with Psychiatric facilities.

　　5 years or more

　　3 to 4 years

　　1 to 2 years

　　Less thank 1 year

　　None

　　16

　　Do you have previous experience working with unit dose packaging machine?

　　Yes

　　No

　　17

　　Please select the years of experience with Automated Dispensing Machine (Pyxis/Medbank)

　　5 years or more

　　3 to 4 years

　　1 to 2 years

　　Less than 1 year

　　None

　　18

　　Please describe your experience with Automated Dispensing Machine. If you selected "none" to the above question, write "N/A". Required Question

　　Agency

　　State of Michigan

　　Department

　　Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital

　　Address

　　Office of Human Resources

　　1312 Oakland Dr.

　　Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008

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