Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support hospital operations by preparing, packaging, and distributing medications for hospitalized patients. Under pharmacist supervision, process orders, prepare unit doses, replenish cabinets, manage inventory, and deliver meds to care areas while upholding patient safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a high school diploma, an Indiana Pharmacy Technician license or trainee status, and strong math and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or Tech-In-Training/Intern license if enrolled in college.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within one year of hire if not enrolled in college.
• No criminal history related to drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills under supervision.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and execute customer service skills.
• Typing proficiency and basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and distribute medications for hospitalized patients.
• Process medication orders and unit-dose preparation.
• Replenish automated dispensing cabinets and manage inventory.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Maintain accurate medication records and support patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nurses to ensure timely distribution.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication

Typing

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician License or trainee status

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

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?

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:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at IU Health North Hospital supports hospital pharmacy operations by preparing, packaging, and distributing medications for hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include medication order processing, unit dose preparation, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, inventory management, medication delivery to patient care areas, and maintaining accurate records. The technician works closely with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure timely medication distribution, support patient safety initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and help minimize the risk of medication errors in the inpatient setting.

• 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.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.