Advanced Oncology Pharmacy Tech: Precision & Safety Leader

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Advanced Pharmacy Technician to support the Cancer Pavilion. You will work under direct supervision of a pharmacist to process, prepare, and handle specialized oncology medications requiring rigorous safety protocols and meticulous attention to detail.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique in a vertical flow hood, accuracy in dosing, strict regulatory compliance, and precise inventory management. A Michigan license and hospital/retail experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Requires a valid Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Michigan.
• Requires at least one year of experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician and/or Retail Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare specialized medications requiring enhanced safety protocols, special handling procedures, and strict accountability measures
• Maintain and demonstrate advanced technical expertise in the safe handling and preparation of oncology and other specialized pharmaceutical agents
• Execute all pharmacy operations with precision and accuracy, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional standards
• Safely handle and manipulate cytotoxic and specialized drugs, demonstrating proficiency in aseptic technique within a vertical flow hood environment
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate Investigational Drug Research Records and validate prescribed doses against established Investigational Drug Protocols
• Manage pharmacy inventory with accountability, including receiving, stocking, and organizing specialized medications
• Transport prescriptions and medications to nursing units in a timely and secure manner
• Interpret and apply pharmaceutical literature and protocols related to specialized medications to develop and refine departmental procedures in consultation with supervising pharmacists
• Maintain meticulous records and perform complex pharmaceutical calculations with absolute accuracy
• Operate pharmacy computer systems and related equipment with proficiency and reliability

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cytotoxic handling

Attention to detail

Pharmacy safety protocols

Pharmacy calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

Hospital/Retail Pharmacy Technician experience

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Advanced Pharmacy Technician to support the Cancer Pavilion. You will work under direct supervision of a pharmacist to process, prepare, and handle specialized oncology medications requiring rigorous safety protocols and meticulous attention to detail.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique in a vertical flow hood, accuracy in dosing, strict regulatory compliance, and precise inventory management. A Michigan license and hospital/retail experience are required.