Pharmacy Technician Discharge Pharmacy

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately enter prescription data, dispense medications, and support pharmacists under supervision.

Responsibilities include billing, insurance verification, inventory labeling, patient communication, HIPAA compliance, and escalating discrepancies to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Requires valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.

Responsibilities

• Process and dispense prescriptions and over-the-counter medications under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
• Handle billing, insurance verification, claims processing, and payment collection with thorough file organization and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain stocking, storage, and labeling of inventory following safety and organizational protocols.
• Communicate professionally with patients and the public while upholding HIPAA compliance and escalating discrepancies to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Patient communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Process and dispense prescriptions and over-the-counter medications by accurately entering prescription data into computer systems, verifying accuracy and completeness, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Handle billing, insurance verification, claims processing, and payment collection with meticulous attention to detail while maintaining comprehensive file organization and records management in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Maintain stocking, storage, and labeling of inventory to the highest standards while adhering to strict pharmacy safety and organizational protocols.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with patients and the public while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Assist pharmacists with medication counseling preparation and promptly elevate discrepancies or compliance concerns to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

Requires valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.