Inpatient Medication History Technician (Part-Time)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Inpatient Advance Pharmacy Technician specializing in medication histories for the Macomb Inpatient Pharmacy. This part-time position supports accurate inpatient documentation of medications and collaborates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing histories, interviewing patients, verifying data, and updating the EMR under supervision, with emphasis on safe handling of controlled substances and efficient

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Hospital Pharmacy Technician (retail experience acceptable for history roles).
• Ability to read and interpret literature on medications with special handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medication histories by compiling data from records and summaries.
• Interview patients and families to verify medications and dosing.
• Verify medication names, dosages, frequencies, and administration instructions.
• Resolve history discrepancies by contacting pharmacies and providers.
• Document findings in the EMR and obtain pharmacist validation.
• Assist with controlled substance handling under supervision.
• Assist with inventory management and delivering prescriptions to nursing units.

Skills

Medication history review

Patient interviews

Medication verification

Discrepancy resolution

EMR documentation

Controlled substances handling

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Inpatient Advance Pharmacy Technician specializing in medication histories for the Macomb Inpatient Pharmacy. This part-time position supports accurate inpatient documentation of medications and collaborates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing histories, interviewing patients, verifying data, and updating the EMR under supervision, with emphasis on safe handling of controlled substances and efficient