Job Summary
The Turner Geriatric Clinic has an immediate need for 4 pharmacy students to assist part-time with processing requests for medication refills and prior authorizations.
Pay is $22/ hour and you will be supervised by clinic nurses and Dr. Kippes. Interns are required to work 10-12 hours per week. Each day of the week must have pharmacy intern coverage and is divided between the interns.
For P1 students applying, this is a 2 year commitment.
All applications for this position must be received by January 6, 2025.
Responsibilities*
- Reconcile patient and pharmacy-initiated prescription refill requests with active medications in MiChart.
- Transmit prescription refill authorizations to pharmacies electronically, by phone, or fax.
- Communicate with health care providers (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists) verbally and in writing.
- Communicate with patients verbally.
- Process prior authorization requests.
- Document work through normal clinic processes.
Required Qualifications*
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Michigan Pharmacy Intern License on or before hire date, verifiable through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematical skills are necessary.
- Must be able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability.
Desired Qualifications*
Prior Intern experience is highly desired but not required. Basic algebra including performing pharmacy calculations is also highly desired.
Licensure & Certification
For more information, please see The State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Pharmacy Intern Licensing Guide.
Work Schedule
Pay is $22/ hour and you will be supervised by clinic nurses and Dr. Kippes. Interns are required to work 10-12 hours per week. Each day of the week must have pharmacy intern coverage and is divided between the interns.
For P1 students applying, this is a 2 year commitment.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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
All applications for this position must be received by January 6, 2025.
Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed anytime after a posting duration of seven calendar days.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
