Pharmacy Technician, Advanced

UP Health System Marquette 

Advanced Pharmacy Technician 

Shift PRN:  Varied Shifts

This position is a MAST union position

Your experience matters 

UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician Joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

An Advanced Pharmacy Technician excels in this role:

• Performs dispensing and billing functions in appropriate dispensing program

• Delivers patient- specific and floor stock medications accurately to patient care areas per department practices 

• Assists the pharmacist in medication compounding 

• Obtains accurate and timely medication history for each patient as directed

• Demonstrates awareness of differing physiologic requirements of patient age groups when performing tasks.

• Completes medication storage checks and narcotic inventory reconciliation as directed

• Participates and attends meetings as required or assigned

• Performs general clerical duties, such as answering phones, filing requisitions, etc.
  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What we’re looking for 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Michigan Pharmacy Technician License (NOT temporary or limited)

• 1-year related experience (preferred)

• Knowledge of Medical/ Nursing Terminology. Familiar with aseptic technique

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about UP Health System Marquette: 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy! 

Where We Are: 
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem. 

EEOC Statement

“UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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