Pharmacy Automation & Compliance Specialist

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support operations across automation, information services, and inventory control in the inpatient and other settings. Under supervision of the Department Director or Manager, you will help coordinate regulatory readiness and ensure efficient workflow in collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of pharmacy technician

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of inpatient pharmacy technician experience, or two years as a pharmacy technician in other settings.
• Two years of experience with automated pharmacy dispensing systems preferred.
• Must have State of MI pharmacy technician licensure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate operations in automation and information services.
• Assist with regulatory readiness, purchasing and inventory control.
• Support controlled substances diversion monitoring and other duties.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pharmacy tech experience

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

On-call availability

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

MI pharmacy technician licensure

Tools

Automated pharmacy dispensing systems

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Department Director or Manager, coordinates and facilitates operations in key department areas such as automation and information services, pharmaceutical waste management, regulatory readiness, purchasing and inventory control, controlled substances diversion monitoring, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Approximately 65% of responsibilities are related to automation and associated activities. Works closely with pharmacy, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams within each business unit.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Requires high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Requires at least two (2) years of experience as an inpatient pharmacy technician (for inpatient setting) OR two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy technician for all others. Two (2) years of experience with automated pharmacy dispensing systems preferred. PC skills as needed to perform job functions as assigned. Strong verbal/written skills; availability for on-call system support; highly analytical ability to solve complex technical problems. Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints. Flexibility to deal with ever-changing health care environment. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Valid State of MI pharmacy technician licensure required.

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.