Pharmacy Technician Trainer--CW

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　　How to Apply

　　Applicants will only be considered after successful completion and submission of the following:

　　Completed application via the UM Careers website

　　Updated curriculum vitae or resume

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　Upon applying for this position, you will be sent an invitation within two business days to complete on online pre-employment assessment. To ensure you receive this invitation, please add "[email protected]” as a secure sender to your email contacts. Applicants who have completed the assessment will be considered viable candidates for this position. (Please note, if you have already completed the assessment once, you will not be asked to complete it again.)

　　Summary

　　Join the Pharmacy team at the University of Michigan Health! Our vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health care through discovery and to become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation and education. As part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy Services has high standards for service, education, and research. Our Department has a rich history of excellence; you have the opportunity to join a world-class team to provide exceptional patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate pharmacy technician training efforts within the Department of Pharmacy Services. This individual will also work as a pharmacy technician to ensure and promote the safe and effective preparation, labeling, dispensing, and distribution of medications.

　　COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE

　　Health insurance

　　Paid Time Off

　　Retirement plan

　　Opportunities to earn continuing education credits at in-house education programs and via online programs

　　For more information about the UM Health Department of Pharmacy Services and to review our Annual report, please visit our website: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy

　　Mission Statement

　　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.

　　Why Join Michigan Medicine?

　　Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

　　What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

　　Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

　　2:1 Match on retirement savings

　　Responsibilities*

　　BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　This position is responsible for performing activities relating to the training of individuals as relates to the practice of pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. This includes ensuring high standards of care, thorough proper didactic and practical applications, as well as comprehensive knowledge- and skill-based training requirements. The Pharmacy Technician Trainers will be responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating educational programming and services required for all levels of technician and transporter staff to meet role expectations. This is a full-time position, with approximately 50% of time spent on training and related activities, and approximately 50% of time working in a pharmacy technician role. This position will require the employee to report on-site, with minimal remote work as needed.

　　CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Essential:

　　Pharmacy Technician Trainer will have attained mastery in multiple roles within the pharmacy. This individual will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of didactic and practical training of pharmacy technicians, as well as additional tasks and roles, including (but not limited to):

　　Demonstrates ongoing competency in pharmacy technician duties and responsibilities (refer to Pharmacy Technician Associate (102658) and Intermediate (103641) job descriptions)

　　Coordination, oversight and implementation of initial area-specific on-boarding and training for new employees

　　Coordination and oversight of experiential training for individuals enrolled in the pharmacy technician training program, in collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician Training Supervisor

　　Evaluation of on-boarding and training, responding to feedback, and developing plans to address opportunities for improvement

　　Coordination, oversight and implementation of employee off-boarding

　　Develop, review and maintain training materials, pharmacy standards of care, policies, and procedures, with at least annual review and updates

　　Work with content experts and the Education & Professional Development (EPD) Team to provide coordination, oversight, and implementation/delivery of education and training to support:

　　New employee orientation and training

　　New pharmacy programs and services (e.g., clinical services, operational changes)

　　Updates and support of existing pharmacy programs and services

　　Education and training may be delivered by (but not limited to): classes, in-services, formal presentations, continuing education events, and online learnings

　　Provide expertise, oversight, and management of competency assessments in coordination with the EPD Team, including:

　　Assist in management of all aspects of the Learning Management System (LMS) (M-Learning)

　　Review, evaluation and update of existing competencies and learnings

　　Assessing needs for new competency assessments and learning

　　Managing compliance/reporting from the LMS

　　Conduct audits of staff practices to identify potential needs for education, coaching, and re-training

　　Assessment of pharmacy technician and pharmacy intern staff needs for education, skill, and professional development, and developing appropriate training, education, and competency assessment plans to address highest needs, at least annually

　　Provide feedback on each new pharmacy technician and pharmacy intern employee and current pharmacy technician and pharmacy intern employee to their respective supervisors, to be included in their new or annual evaluation

　　Serve as a resource for hiring managers to support recruiting and hiring

　　Participating as an active member of internal work groups/committees

　　Work as a pharmacy technician in their respective areas as needed (up to 50% of time/effort)

　　The exact percentage mix of these duties will vary depending on the patient care/staffing needs of the team and the Department Pharmacy Services.

　　Additional Requirements:

　　Promotes positive communications with entire health care team

　　Mentors others via feedback, in-service training, etc.

　　Adapts positively to change and helps to lead change process

　　Promotes learning experiences for staff

　　Participates and/or leads staff meetings and other work groups for problem identification, solving, and planning

　　Leads process improvements and supports implementation of changes

　　Assures productive use of Pharmacy Technician staff time

　　RELATED DUTIES

　　Perform other related duties as assigned.

　　Required Qualifications*

　　Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, that meets the State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements set byThe State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)is necessary. This includes:

　　A temporary pharmacy technician license (valid for 1 year and is non-renewable) or a full pharmacy technician license upon hire

　　If the successful candidate has or obtains a temporary pharmacy technician license, s/he must successfully obtain a full pharmacy technician license before the temporary license expires

　　Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a pharmacy technician

　　Excellent communication skills, including fluency in writing, reading and speaking English

　　Excellent teaching skills

　　Proficient computer skills and literacy, including Windows-based and Microsoft Office-based programs

　　Proficiency in basic mathematic skills relevant to pharmacy technician responsibilities

　　Desired Qualifications*

　　Completion of a pharmacy technician training program

　　Experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting

　　Experience with training others, especially pharmacy technicians

　　Teaching experience

　　Desired Key Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

　　Strong teaching skills

　　Excellent teamwork and collaboration

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Excellent teaching and/or training skills

　　Project management and prioritization skills

　　Professionalism

　　Commitment and follow-through

　　Flexibility and Adaptability

　　Work Schedule

　　This schedule for this position includes primarily day shifts, but will include some evening shifts, and some weekend coverage, as well as a holiday rotation.

　　Additional Information

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED

　　General supervision is received from a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager designee. Functional supervision is received from the Pharmacy Technician Training Supervisor or another designated official.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED

　　Functional supervision may be exercised over pharmacy technician student employees and other pharmacy technicians.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

　　The employee will be able to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations:

　　Ability to work in a stationary position for long periods of time

　　Traveling long distances within the health system

　　Ability to communicate/exchange information

　　Fine motor coordination/dexterity necessary for keyboarding, typing and medication compounding

　　Positioning self to enable movement of inventory

　　Pulling, bending and manual dexterity movements

　　Moving of up to 50 pounds

　　Understand and follow written and verbal instructions

　　Ability to visualize details at close range in order to perform activities such as transcribing and reading from a screen

　　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.

　　Application Deadline

　　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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　243893

　　Working Title

　　Pharmacy Technician Trainer--CW

　　Job Title

　　Training Specialist Associate

　　Work Location

　　Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Nonexempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Um Hospital

　　Department

　　MM CW - Pharmacy

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/12/2024 - 2/29/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Patient Care Services

　　Pharmacy

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