Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

IU Health is hiring an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. The role supports the pharmacy team in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and medication histories under pharmacist supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma, Indiana tech licensure or in-training options, and national certification within one year. A strong focus on accuracy, math, and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 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 an ASHP/ACPE accredited program.
• No criminal history related to drug work.
• Strong math skills and ability to learn pharmacy technician tasks.
• Ability to learn written and verbal communication, customer service, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and medication histories.
• Assist with medication processing (phones, refills, data entry, preparation for pharmacist check).
• Prepare medications for disbursement and delivery; handle supplies and maintain records.
• May assist in bulk compounding and IV preparation; help minimize medication errors.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Attention to detail

Typing

MS Office

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.

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 Inpatient Pharmacy Technician position located at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. This position will work a rotating schedule between the hours of 5:30am and 10pm. There is an every third weekend rotation and two holidays per year required.

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.