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UnitedHealth Group

Medication Liaison - Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the ... In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive ...

UnitedHealth Group

Medication Liaison - Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the ... In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive ...

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How much do medication packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for medication packaging in Michigan is $15.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medication packaging?

A Medication Packaging job involves preparing, labeling, and organizing medications for distribution to patients or healthcare facilities. Workers ensure that medications are correctly packaged in the appropriate doses, following safety and regulatory guidelines. This role often requires attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and collaboration with pharmacists or healthcare staff. It may take place in pharmacies, hospitals, or manufacturing facilities depending on the employer.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a medication packaging role?

A typical day in Medication Packaging involves preparing, counting, labeling, and sealing medications according to prescription or bulk order specifications, often while operating or monitoring packaging machinery. You’ll regularly conduct quality checks, maintain accurate records, and restock packaging supplies to meet pharmacy or production schedules. Collaboration with pharmacists, quality assurance teams, and other packaging staff is common to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. While the work environment can be fast-paced and repetitive, many employers offer structured shifts, clear procedures, and ongoing training to support success in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the medication packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Medication Packaging, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of pharmaceutical safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging machinery, barcode systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Dependability, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions are essential soft skills in this position. These abilities help ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient packaging of medications, which is vital for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Medication Packaging job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,920 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Medication Technician - First and Second Shift

Sonida Senior Living

Cadillac, MI • On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Sonida Senior Living rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

205th of 247 rated social care providers

Job description

Find your joy here, at Curry House Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!

Curry House Assisted Living & Memory Care, a premier retirement community in Cadillac, MI, provides quality care to residents in an Assisted Living & Memory Care community.

What we offer you:

  • Flexible scheduling**
  • Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
    • SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
    • Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
    • Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
    • Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
  • Company support for educational and learning opportunities
    • Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
  • 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
  • PTO available day one
  • Paid Training

*Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status

**Eligibility based on location

Medication Aide Responsibilities include: 

  • You will be responsible for setting up and administering resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards of medication administration, and may supervise CNAs as directed
  • Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
  • Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
  • Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information

Qualifications:

  • Must be licensed in MI as a Medication Aide, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.

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