Pharmacy Technician - Discharge Pharmacy

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician processes and distributes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to patients at discharge. The role enters prescription data into the computer system, maintains accurate records in accordance with pharmacy standards, and handles patient payments and billing transactions, including insurance verification and prior authorization requests. It also supports pharmacy inventory management and communicates with patients and healthcare staff to coordinate timely medication availability for discharge. The technician provides basic medication counseling and patient education under pharmacist supervision, verifies prescription accuracy and completeness before pickup, and handles controlled substances and other restricted medications in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of retail pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to patients at discharge.
• Enter prescription data into the computer system and maintain accurate records in compliance with pharmacy standards.
• Handle patient payments and billing transactions, including insurance verification and prior authorization requests.
• Stock, organize, and maintain pharmacy inventory, monitoring expiration dates and proper storage conditions.
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare staff, including nursing and discharge planning teams.
• Provide basic medication counseling and patient education under pharmacist supervision.
• Verify prescription accuracy and completeness before patient pickup, and flag discrepancies for pharmacist review.
• Coordinate with clinical departments to ensure medications are available in time for patient discharge.
• Handle controlled substances and other restricted medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

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