Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient pharmacy team, where you will prepare and dispense medications under supervision, assist with inventory, and support patient care areas.

You will help ensure patient safety and accurate medication processing in a historic yet modern campus along the Detroit River, collaborating with pharmacists and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Michigan.
• Ability to type approximately 25 words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and patients under stress.
• Preferred: 6 months of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Prepare medications and labels for accurate dispensing.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas promptly.
• Maintain drug inventory in dispensing areas.
• Process medication charges for services rendered.
• Keep appropriate records to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician License (MI)

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

About the Department: Join the dedicated team at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, a cornerstone of the Downriver community since 1926. Our inpatient pharmacy is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a historic yet modern setting. Located on the Detroit River, our hospital offers a unique blend of small-town connection and big-system resources. Enjoy easy access to riverfront parks, marinas, and waterfront dining, all just minutes from your shift and a short drive from Detroit. Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to our patients and community.

Role Overview: As a Pharmacy Technician, you play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right medications safely and efficiently. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, you'll prepare and dispense medications, manage inventory, and support patient care areas. Your work directly impacts patient safety and the smooth operation of our pharmacy, making you an essential part of our healthcare team.

What You Will Do

• Receive and enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Prepare medications and labels for accurate dispensing.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas promptly.
• Maintain drug inventory in dispensing areas.
• Process medication charges for services rendered.
• Keep appropriate records to ensure compliance and patient safety.

What We Offer: Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with passionate professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.

Company Description

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Michigan.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and patients under stress.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of pharmacy experience.