Pharmacy Technician - Detroit Inpatient Pharmacy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support our hospital operations. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will prepare medications for hospitalized patients and ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include processing orders, labeling meds, delivering to patient care areas, maintaining inventory, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold Michigan Pharmacy Technician License.
• Minimum 6 months pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must be able to type ~25 words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify medication orders with precision and enter into the pharmacy system.
• Prepare medications and labels per protocol and quality standards.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas with proper documentation.
• Maintain drug inventory records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform record-keeping, confidentiality, and accurate billing procedures.
• Uphold high standards of patient care and pharmaceutical excellence.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Customer service

Typing speed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician License (MI)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Detroit Inpatient Pharmacy

• Full-time

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Shift:7 on/ 7 off Midnights

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician operates under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of medications for hospitalized patients. This position is critical to patient safety and requires strict adherence to pharmaceutical standards and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and verify medication orders with precision, entering all orders into the pharmacy computer system with meticulous attention to detail
• Prepare medications and corresponding labels for dispensing in strict accordance with established pharmaceutical protocols and quality standards
• Deliver medications to designated patient care areas while maintaining chain of custody and documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate and complete drug inventory records in all dispensing areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Execute all record-keeping procedures with accuracy and integrity, maintaining confidentiality of patient information
• Process medication charges for services rendered with precision and attention to billing accuracy
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and pharmaceutical excellence in all assigned duties

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires high school diploma or GED. Requires a Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Michigan. 6 months pharmacy experience preferred. Must have the ability use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 words per minute. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes stressful situations, and be motivated to provide high quality patient care.