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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
Job Specification (Download PDF reader)

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.

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
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.

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.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.