GENERAL SUMMARY:

Must be enrolled in the Henry Ford Health System Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Under the supervision of pharmacy staff, the Pharmacy Technician Apprentice performs the job duties of a pharmacy technician, participates in an approximately six (6) months training program, and receives experiential on-the-job training to prepare for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam as a pathway to State of Michigan Full Pharmacy Technician Licensure.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pharmacy Technician Apprentice is responsible for completing pharmacy training didactic video modules on personal time according to course outline, as well as attend all scheduled review classes.

• Pharmacy Technician Apprentice is also responsible for signing up and successfully completing the PTCB certification exam prior to temporary license expiration and according to the requirements within the apprenticeship along with completing steps and application for Licensure.

• The apprentice must be in good standing with HFHS performance standards, compete training modules as scheduled and uphold all HFHS/Pharmacy policies and procedures.

• Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, may assist in the distribution, processing, and preparation of medications for patients.

• May receive medication orders, enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, prepare medications and labels for dispensing, deliver medications to patient care areas, maintain drug inventory in dispensing areas, maintain appropriate records, and process medication charges for services rendered.

• May perform billing and file maintenance, receive payments for prescriptions and other purchases, and assists in the stocking and storage of inventory.

  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.

• Typing skills of 25 wpm preferred.

• Ability to operate a cash register, calculator and computer.

• Ability to maintain (lift, carry, stack) up to 40 lbs. of pharmacy inventory.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

  CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Must complete Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL), pass Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)test, and become fully licensed within the timeframe designated in the HFHS Apprenticeship Program.

• Must pass the State of Michigan fingerprinting / background check required for Pharmacy Technician licensure.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services

• Department: Pharmacy Advantage Rochester H

• Shift: Variable

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  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 functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.