Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient - Contingent - West Bloomfield

Henry Ford Health System; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician, where you'll play a vital role in patient care. This position involves assisting pharmacists in the distribution of medications, processing prescriptions, and providing excellent customer service. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring that patients receive their medications accurately and efficiently. With opportunities for training and development, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and prepackages medication for patients under supervision.
• Enters prescription information and processes prescriptions.
• Assists in training new staff.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations

Customer Service

Prescription Processing

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Join Henry Ford Health as a Pharmacy Technician and make an exciting impact on patient care.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Shift: Contingent, Rotating Shift

Location: West Bloomfield, MI

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists in the distribution and processing of prescriptions and the sale of over-the-counter medications enters prescription data into computer. Performs billings and file maintenance. Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of inventory. Interacts and communicates with the public. Reports to pharmacists.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and prepackages medication for subsequent administration to patients under the supervision of pharmacists.


• Enters prescription information and processes prescriptions in the computer.


• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.


• Obtains all personal and insurance information from new customers and enters it into the computer.


• Takes prescription refill orders over the phone from customers


• Collects monies owed for prescription retails sales or OTC sales.


• Straightens and inventories all over the counter medications and sundry items.


• Maintains appropriate records of medication dispensed.


• Helps in the reprocessing of rejected prescriptions.


• Puts prescription orders on shelves in their appropriate positions.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services


• Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy West Bloom


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable