Inpatient Pharmacy Technician: Medication Histories

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plan options

Tuition assistance

Discounts to local businesses

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking an Inpatient Advance Pharmacy Technician in Macomb, Michigan. This role requires processing medication orders and maintaining expertise in safe drug handling. A valid Pharmacy Technician license and at least one year of relevant experience are essential.

The position offers various benefits including health and financial support programs. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Experience in medication history positions preferred.
• Ability to safely handle cytotoxic drugs when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and deliver prescriptions.
• Read and interpret medication protocols.

Skills

Expertise in medication handling

Ability to perform calculations

Computer skills (25 WPM)

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Michigan

One year experience as Hospital/Retail Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Inpatient Advance Pharmacy Technician (Medication Histories) - 40 hrs/wk - Macomb

Primarily assigned to the Emergency Department, the Medication History Technician is tasked with reviewing and updating patients’ medication lists within the electronic medical record to ensure the utmost accuracy for individuals being admitted to the hospital. This process entails a thorough review of office visit documentation, recent hospital discharge summaries, and pharmacy records, in addition to conducting interviews with patients and their family members to confirm all current medications.

The technician is responsible for verifying the names, dosages, and administration instructions of all medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter supplements, sample medications provided by physicians, and medications taken on an as-needed basis. When discrepancies arise or information is incomplete, the technician may contact pharmacies or healthcare providers to obtain clarification or additional details.

Upon completion of the verification process, the technician updates the medication list in the electronic medical record, documents their findings in a progress note, and informs the provider that the medication history has been accurately updated.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Michigan
• Minimum one year of experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Retail Pharmacy Technician
  • (Retail experience applies only to medication history positions)
• Ability to accurately maintain records and perform calculations
• Ability to safely handle and manipulate cytotoxic and other special‑handling medications, when applicable
• Ability to work aseptically in a vertical flow hood environment, when required
• Ability to maintain Investigational Drug Research Records and validate doses using investigational drug protocols
• Ability to lift, carry, and stock pharmacy inventory and transport medications to nursing units
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 WPM
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply literature related to medications requiring special handling
• Ability to assist in developing or modifying departmental protocols under pharmacist supervision

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.