Pharmacy Automation Tech Specialist — $2,500 Sign-On

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support automated dispensing systems across the health system. The role focuses on automation, inventory integrity, and partnering with pharmacy, nursing, and IT teams to optimize operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining ADC systems, assisting with implementations, monitoring medication discrepancies, and producing automation and controlled-substance reports to improve safety and workflow.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain the functional and operational integrity of automated dispensing systems (e.g., end-user profiles, troubleshooting, service follow-up, audits/ cycle counts, upgrades).
• Support automation implementations (setup, inventory assignments) and coordinate with vendors and IT Partners
• Act as liaison with Nursing Management to monitor/ communicate medication discrepancies and support resolution.
• Run, monitor, and help interpret automation and controlled substance reports; communicate trends that support diversion monitoring and medication safety.
• Participate on projects teams to improve workflows, efficiency and services levels.
• Provide core pharmacy technician services as needed (as assigned)

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Inpatient experience

Automation systems

Excel skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support automated dispensing systems across the health system. The role focuses on automation, inventory integrity, and partnering with pharmacy, nursing, and IT teams to optimize operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining ADC systems, assisting with implementations, monitoring medication discrepancies, and producing automation and controlled-substance reports to improve safety and workflow.