Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Department: In-patient Pharmacy

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

About the Department

The inpatient pharmacy at Trinity Health Ann Arbor is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, servicing inpatients, the emergency department, operating rooms and multiple procedural areas.

Clean room operations are accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to the highest standards of USP 797 and 800.  Trinity Health Ann Arbor is also the lead location for the national Trinity Health Pharmacy Education and Advancement of Technicians (THE-PEAT) training program to educate pharmacy students to become PTCB, licensed Pharmacy Technicians.

Position Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician Speicalist will assume a focused leadership role in supporting perioperative pharmacy operations. This role is designed to enhance medication safety, inventory control, and staff competency within the surgical environment. Additionally, this position Performs pharmacy supportive functions requiring an advanced level of training and additional levels of responsibility; may focus on team leadership or advanced technical skills. Performs tasks requiring independent judgement, advanced technical skills, and creative problem solving. Demonstrates performance that consistently meets quality assurance standards. The consequences of a compounding or drug selection error, if undetected, could result in serious patient injury. 

Status available: Full-time

Education:

Minimum of six months specialized training beyond high school.

Experience:
Minimum one-year experience at the pharmacy technician level.

Licensure / Certification:

Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan is required.

Required Skills

• Proven experience pharmacy and OR operations.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Typical responsibilities:

• Centralize and streamline oversight of medication inventory levels within the OR, including routine audits and reconciliation of controlled substances in Pyxis Anesthesia Machines.
• Develop and implement standardized training protocols and competency assessments for OR pharmacy technicians, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to institutional policies.
• Serve as a dedicated resource for OR staff, providing timely and accurate medication-related support to enhance workflow efficiency and patient safety.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and anesthesia teams to identify and address narcotic discrepancies, promoting accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Align OR pharmacy technician practices with national benchmarks and best practices observed at peer institutions. Support internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.