Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team in inventory, preparation, distribution, and compounding of medications. Under pharmacist supervision, you will handle refill orders, system entries, and medication histories to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Indiana Pharmacy Technician credentials or active training, and certification within a year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or ASHP/ACPE program.
• No criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills under supervision or defined procedures.
• Ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and execute customer services skills.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies.
• Assists with all functions required for medication processing including answering telephones and entering refill orders.
• Prepares medications for pharmacist check and for disbursement/shipment/delivery.
• May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions.
• Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Maintains records and may deliver supplies and manage stocking.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Typing

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician-in-Training

Intern/Extern license or accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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?

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 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.