Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Inpatient Pharmacy

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to coordinate operations in automation, waste management, regulatory readiness, and inventory control. This role supports pharmacy, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient care remains seamless and efficient.

The candidate will work with automation systems, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor controlled substances, and participate in on-call coverage with a focus on collaboration and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of inpatient pharmacy technician experience OR two years of pharmacy technician experience in other settings.
• Valid State of MI pharmacy technician licensure.
• PC skills as needed to perform job functions.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Availability for on-call system support.
• Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate operations in automation and information services, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Manage pharmaceutical waste and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor controlled substances diversion and maintain inventory control.
• Provide on-call system support and solve complex technical problems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance pharmacy services.
• Support regulatory readiness and other assigned duties within the department.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

On-call readiness

Shift work (weekends/holidays)

PC skills

Automated dispensing systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

MI pharmacy technician license

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

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.

Job Description

Role Overview

As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist, you will coordinate and facilitate operations in key pharmacy areas, including automation, pharmaceutical waste management, regulatory readiness, and inventory control. Your work will directly support pharmacy, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless and efficient patient care. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our pharmacy services.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and facilitate operations in automation and information services, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Manage pharmaceutical waste and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor controlled substances diversion and maintain accurate inventory control.
• Provide on-call system support and solve complex technical problems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance pharmacy services.
• Support regulatory readiness and other assigned duties within the department.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration and growth, where you can advance your career while contributing to mission-driven work. You’ll have access to learning opportunities and the chance to work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to exceptional care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of experience as an inpatient pharmacy technician (for inpatient setting) OR two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy technician for all others.
• Valid State of MI pharmacy technician licensure.
• PC skills as needed to perform job functions.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Availability for on-call system support.
• Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with automated pharmacy dispensing systems.