***Eligible for $1,500 Sign On Bonus*** Join Henry Ford Health as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician and make a meaningful impact on patient care. GENERAL SUMMARY
Part Time - 24 hour per week - Rotating Shift Location: Moross Detroit The inpatient pharmacy technician works under the supervision of a pharmacist and assists in the preparation of medications for patients. The pharmacy technician receives medication orders, enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, prepares medications and labels for dispensing, delivers medications to patient care areas, maintains drug inventory in dispensing areas, maintains appropriate records and processes medication charges for services rendered.
About Henry Ford St. Johns Hospital: In Detroit, MI, Henry Ford St. John Hospital is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and a Level I Trauma Center.
Henry Ford St. John Hospital is a destination for specialty care including heart, cancer, stroke care, and orthopedics. Our OB-GYN maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies.
We offer a range of procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus. PRINCPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES: Picks up medication orders and delivers medications to patient care areas on a routine and emergency basis. Accurately interprets and enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
Determines quantities needed to fill prescriptions and prepares prescription medications for dispensing following established policy and procedure. Aseptically compounds and labels intravenous solutions according to prescription formula or instructions. Fills unit dose cassettes with appropriate medications.
Generates appropriate computer reports in a timely fashion. Maintains accurate and up-to-date admission, discharge, and transfer information. Exchanges unit dose cassettes in patient care areas.
Checks expiration dates and returns items to their correct stock locations. Processes discontinued drug orders and performs medication billing functions for services rendered. Obtains necessary medications from pharmacy stock areas.
Performs drug packaging and labeling functions as needed. Collects and records data as needed for workload statistics and maintains other necessary records. Maintains a neat and clean work environment at all times.
Inventories and replenishes medication and supplies in dispensing areas. Replenishes emergency boxes with needed medications. Participates in the teaching and supervision of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician students in each of the service areas.
Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, physicians, nurses, and other HFH staff. 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 Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 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 possess the personality and ability to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes stressful situations. Must be motivated to provide high quality patient care. Company Description 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.