Automation-Focused Pharmacy Tech (ADC Specialist)

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Pharmacy Technician focused on automation to optimize automated dispensing systems across the health system.

You will collaborate with pharmacy, nursing and IT teams to improve ADC replenishment, inventory accuracy and workflows, while supporting medication safety and diversion monitoring.

Requires MI pharmacy technician licensure and at least two years of experience; sign-on bonus of $2,500 is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of inpatient pharmacy technician experience or two (2) years as pharmacy technician for all others.
• Two (2) years of experience with automated dispensing systems preferred.
• PC skills as needed to perform job functions.
• Strong verbal/written skills; availability for on-call system support; analytical problem solving.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints.
• Flexibility to deal with changing health care environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the functional and operational integrity of automated dispensing systems (profiles, troubleshooting, service follow-up, audits).
• Support automation implementations (setup, inventory assignments) and coordinate with vendors and IT partners.
• Liaise with Nursing Management to monitor/communicate medication discrepancies and support resolution.
• Run and monitor automation and controlled substance reports; communicate trends for safety and diversion monitoring.
• Participate on project teams to improve workflows, efficiency and service levels.
• Provide core pharmacy technician services as needed (as assigned).

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

MI Pharmacy Technician licensure

Tools

Excel

Automated dispensing systems (ADC)

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Pharmacy Technician focused on automation to optimize automated dispensing systems across the health system.

You will collaborate with pharmacy, nursing and IT teams to improve ADC replenishment, inventory accuracy and workflows, while supporting medication safety and diversion monitoring.

Requires MI pharmacy technician licensure and at least two years of experience; sign-on bonus of $2,500 is offered.