Pharmacy Tech Trainee
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee position is designed for individuals enrolled in the MyMichigan Health Employer-Based Pharmacy Technician Training Program in partnership with Pharmacy Technician University (PTU). Trainees gain comprehensive didactic and hands-on training in an inpatient hospital pharmacy while completing state-approved requirements for pharmacy technician licensure. This temporary training role provides the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviors required to safely support the medication-use process under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Upon successful completion of the program and licensure, trainees may be eligible for placement into a Pharmacy Technician role within MyMichigan Health.
Requirements
- Enrollment in the MyMichigan Health Employer-Based Pharmacy Technician Training Program (PTU) required.
- Must successfully complete all PTU didactic modules, hands-on training, and the PTU final exam with a passing score of ?75% and become licensed within 1 year of hire. If program requirements are not fulfilled, the employee will be separated.
- Must apply for and obtain Michigan Pharmacy Technician Licensure within 14 days of program completion.
- Attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to follow directions and established procedures.
- Basic math and computer literacy skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professionalism, reliability, and willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Participate in hands-on training in medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery within the hospital inpatient pharmacy.
- Complete PTU didactic modules (100+ hours) and required quizzes, assignments, and final exam
- Assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding in compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards.
- Learn and apply principles of medication safety, patient confidentiality (HIPAA), and ethical pharmacy practice.
- Support the use of automated dispensing cabinets, barcoding, and electronic health record systems.
- Assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating medications in accordance with storage, labeling, and inventory control standards.
- Practice accurate pharmaceutical calculations and proper use of pharmaceutical-medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork, professional communication, and adherence to MyMichigan policies and procedures.
- Uphold infection control, aseptic technique, and safety practices in all assigned work areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
