Infusion Center Pharmacy Technician - Fairlane

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Infusion Center Pharmacy Technician to operate under supervision, process and prepare medications with high-risk handling and strict accountability. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance within our infusion center.

Experience with cytotoxic and investigational drugs is valued, along with strong record-keeping and teamwork. The position requires a Michigan Pharmacy Technician license and a high school diploma/GED, plus prior hospital or

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders with precision, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements for controlled and specialized agents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Calculations

Aseptic technique

Cytotoxic drug handling

Teamwork

Typing 25 WPM

Medical literature interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

• Part-time

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

The Infusion Center Pharmacy Technician operates under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to process, prepare, and manage medications requiring specialized handling, preparation, and strict accountability measures. This position demands expertise in the safe and compliant handling of high-risk pharmaceutical agents and maintains critical responsibility for medication accuracy, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Process medication orders with precision, ensuring adherence to established protocols and regulatory requirements for controlled and specialized pharmaceutical agents
• Prepare medications requiring special handling and preparation, including cytotoxic agents, investigational drugs, and other high-risk pharmaceuticals, maintaining strict aseptic technique in controlled environments
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all medication transactions, investigational drug research documentation, and accountability measures in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Validate prescribed doses against investigational drug protocols and established clinical guidelines, consulting with supervising pharmacists to ensure therapeutic appropriateness
• Manage pharmacy inventory with accountability, including receipt, storage, maintenance, and secure transport of medications to designated nursing units
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer systems and pharmacy management software to support order processing, record-keeping, and inventory control functions
• Interpret and apply pharmaceutical literature and clinical protocols to support the development and modification of departmental procedures for specialized medication handling
• Maintain compliance with all state pharmacy regulations, institutional policies, and safety standards governing the preparation and distribution of controlled and specialized medications

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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 (retail experience applies only to medication history positions.
• Requires the ability to maintain records and perform calculations.
• Must have the ability, when applicable, to safely handle and manipulate cytotoxic and other special drugs and incidental equipment used in drug preparation, including the ability to work aseptically in a vertical flow hood environment.
• Must have the ability, when applicable, to maintain Investigational Drug Research Records and to validate doses ordered using Investigational Drug Protocols.
• Must have the ability to maintain (lift, carry, stock) pharmacy inventory and deliver prescriptions (transport) to nursing units.
• Must have the ability to use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 WPM.
• Must be able to read, interpret and utilize literature relating to medications that require special handling, preparation or accountability to develop or modify, in consultation with a supervising pharmacist, departmental protocols pertaining to the use of these agents.