Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

• Organizes numerically the filing of prescriptions to be kept for five years.

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

• Promotes a professional and friendly atmosphere to all pharmacy customers.

• Maintains appropriate records of medication dispensed.

• Helps in the reprocessing of rejected prescriptions.

• Assists customers in problem areas that may arise.

• Puts prescription orders on shelves in their appropriate positions,

• Acts as an on-going resource to technical staff.

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 Lobby

• Shift: Rotating

• 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.