Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health System; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Avon, Indiana is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II for a full-time day shift at West Hospital. You will support the pharmacy team with inventory, preparation, distribution, and processing of medications under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include handling calls, entering orders, preparing medications for pharmacist review, and assisting with dispensing. Strong math, typing, and customer service skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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 ASHP/ACPE accredited program.
• Requires no criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills under supervision or 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, assists with inventory, preparation, distribution, and compounding of medications.
• assists with processing orders, recording medications for pharmacist check, and preparing medications for disbursement.
• Maintains records, stocks supplies, and delivers items.
• May assist in bulk compounding and IV solution preparation.
• Works with staff to minimize medication errors.

Skills

Math skills

Customer service

Typing

Microsoft Office

Learning ability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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, day shift Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II position located at West Hospital in Avon, IN. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm with a requirement of every 4th weekend on a rotating shift.

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.

Requirements

• 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.