IDS Pharmacy Tech II — Day Shift, Hospital Drug Inventory

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks an experienced IDS pharmacy technician to join the University Hospital team. You will manage investigational drugs, assist with inventory, and document transactions under the IDS pharmacist, with occasional travel to IU North, IU West, and IU Fishers as needed.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with study teams. Requires appropriate license/certification, strong math, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy; 5+ relevant experience preferred.
• Criminal history related to drugs must be absent.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills required.
• Full proficiency as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas under limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Receives investigational drug products from sponsors and confirms correct product received.
• Documents inventory transactions in drug accountability systems.
• Processes damaged, expired, or dispensed products for returns.
• Distributes and stocks in appropriate storage space.
• Maintains inventory of drugs and supplies; checks expiration dating.
• Assists with preparing invoices for billing.
• Under supervision of IDS pharmacist, assists with internal audits of dispensing records.
• Monitors refrigerators/freezers temperatures and environmental controls.
• Compiles inventory or environmental reports for sponsors or regulatory needs.
• Fills prescriptions or prepares sterile/non-sterile compounding of study drugs.
• Prepares and packages investigational drugs for shipping.
• Assists with medication reconciliation of IDS agents.
• Delivers IP to the unit or patient when required.
• Submits drug destruction information to the sponsor.
• Assists IDS pharmacist with site initiation and monitoring visits.
• Trains technician staff and provides just-in-time feedback for accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Math proficiency

Typing

Microsoft Office

Education

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license

Pharmacy Technician National Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indiana University Health System seeks an experienced IDS pharmacy technician to join the University Hospital team. You will manage investigational drugs, assist with inventory, and document transactions under the IDS pharmacist, with occasional travel to IU North, IU West, and IU Fishers as needed.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with study teams. Requires appropriate license/certification, strong math, and solid communication skills.