Evenings Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking an Evening Shift Pharmacy Technician. The role requires availability between 12pm and 10pm and training on a day shift starting at 5:30am.

The position includes rotating weekends and holidays and works under pharmacist supervision to support inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and medication histories. Responsibilities include handling calls, refills, order entry, and ensuring accurate medication processing while minimizing errors.

Qualifications

• - High School Diploma/GED is required.
• - Requires Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• - Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• - Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• - Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• - Requires ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures.
• - Requires ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• - Requires ability to learn and execute customer services skills.
• - Requires basic proficiency typing and using Microsoft office applications.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answers telephones, takes refill orders, enters orders into system, prepares medications for pharmacist check, and prepares medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery.
• Handles supplies, stocks prepackaged items, maintains inventory, delivers supplies, maintains records, distributes supplies.
• May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions.
• Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Written communication

Communication skills

Typing

Education

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Tech-In Training

Intern/extern license in accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

Sound like a perfect match?

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

This is a full-time Evening Shift Pharmacy Technician position. Must have the availability to work between the hours of 12pm and 10pm and be available to train on day shift which starts as early as 5:30am. This position does require rotating weekends and holidays.

Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in one or more of the following areas: inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories. Assists with all functions required for medication processing including answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into system, preparing the medication for pharmacist check, preparing medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery. Key job duties may consist of handling supplies, stocking prepackaged items, maintaining inventory, delivering supplies, maintaining records, distributing supplies. May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures.
• Requires ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• Requires ability to learn and execute customer services skills.
• Requires basic proficiency typing and using Microsoft office applications.