Inpatient Advance Drug Therapy Technician
Henry Ford Health · Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States
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.
Role Overview
As a Pharm Tech-Inpt Adv Drug Ther, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and accurate preparation of medications that require special handling, including cytotoxic drugs and investigational therapies. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will support patient care by processing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and adhering to strict protocols. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and effectiveness of patient treatments.
What You Will Do
- Process orders for medications requiring special handling, preparation, and accountability.
- Safely handle and prepare cytotoxic and other special drugs in a vertical flow hood environment.
- Maintain Investigational Drug Research Records and validate doses using protocols.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including lifting, carrying, and stocking medications.
- Deliver prescriptions to nursing units and ensure accurate documentation.
- Develop or modify departmental protocols for medications requiring special handling, in consultation with a supervising pharmacist.
What We Offer
Join a team where your skills and dedication contribute to life-changing care. At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Be part of a community that values your expertise and supports your professional development.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and take the next step in your healthcare career with Henry Ford Health.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Michigan.
- At least one year of experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician and/or Retail Pharmacy Technician (retail experience applies only to medication history positions).
- Ability to maintain records and perform calculations.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 WPM.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cytotoxic drug handling and aseptic technique.
- Familiarity with investigational drug protocols and research records.