Advance Pharmacy Technician (Chemotherapy) - Henry Ford Hospital

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Advance Pharmacy Technician (Chemotherapy) works under the supervision of a pharmacist to process orders for medications requiring special handling, preparation, and accountability. The role safely manages cytotoxic and other special drugs, including aseptic work in a vertical flow hood, and supports patient safety and high-quality pharmacy care. Duties also include maintaining investigational drug records, validating doses against protocols, managing pharmacy inventory, and developing or modifying departmental protocols in consultation with a supervising pharmacist.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cytotoxic drug handling.
• Familiarity with Investigational Drug Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for medications requiring special handling, preparation, and accountability.
• Safely handle and manipulate cytotoxic and other special drugs, including working aseptically in a vertical flow hood environment.
• Maintain Investigational Drug Research Records and validate doses using Investigational Drug Protocols.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including lifting, carrying, stocking, and delivering prescriptions to nursing units.
• Develop or modify departmental protocols for medications requiring special handling, in consultation with a supervising pharmacist.

Benefits

• Career growth through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED