Pharmacy Tech & Automation Specialist (Inpatient)

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to coordinate and facilitate operations across automation, pharmaceutical waste management, regulatory readiness, purchasing and inventory control. The role partners with pharmacy, nursing and multidisciplinary teams within the hospital.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of inpatient pharmacy tech experience or equivalent, with familiarity in automated dispensing systems.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of inpatient pharmacy technician experience or two years of pharmacy technician experience in other settings.
• Two years of experience with automated pharmacy dispensing systems recommended.
• Strong verbal/written skills; available for on-call system support; highly analytical to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides services and functions as pharmacy technicians as needed.
• Participates on project teams with other department representatives to meet objectives.
• Monitors and communicates medication discrepancies with Nursing Management; aids resolution.
• Provides usage reports to Nursing Management on controlled drug dispensing trends.
• Maintains user IDs for automated dispensing systems and related software.
• Serves as primary contact for IS issues related to automated dispensing systems for unit staff and vendors.
• Maintains drug database and expirations in automated systems.
• Coordinates medication restocking and monitors expiration dates.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Analytical ability

Ability to work on-call

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to coordinate and facilitate operations across automation, pharmaceutical waste management, regulatory readiness, purchasing and inventory control. The role partners with pharmacy, nursing and multidisciplinary teams within the hospital.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of inpatient pharmacy tech experience or equivalent, with familiarity in automated dispensing systems.