Hospital Pharmacy Tech II - Certified & Customer-Focused

Lutheran Health Network; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Certified to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and managing medications within the hospital setting. This role emphasizes accuracy, patient service, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to optimize patient care.

The position may be PRN—As Needed—with responsibilities including sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, and maintaining precise dispensing records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required
• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech in state of employment
• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech
• BCLS - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques, adhering to USP guidelines.
• Conducts inventory management activities, including monitoring medication stock levels, ordering supplies, and performing regular inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives, including medication storage checks, compliance reviews, and other activities to ensure patient safety and proper pharmacy operations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by addressing questions from patients, nurses, and other healthcare staff about medication availability and pharmacy services.
• Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing systems, ensuring functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, medication history reconciliation, and other clinical activities as required.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and infection control guidelines to maintain a clean and secure pharmacy environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Medication preparation

Compounding techniques

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Certified to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and managing medications within the hospital setting. This role emphasizes accuracy, patient service, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to optimize patient care.

The position may be PRN—As Needed—with responsibilities including sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, and maintaining precise dispensing records in compliance with regulatory standards.