Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician II

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Direct Jobs is hiring an IDS technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. This full-time role involves responsibilities in receiving and monitoring investigational drug products, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and mathematical skills, along with an Indiana Pharmacy Technician License.

Join a dedicated team at Indiana's largest healthcare system, with excellent perks like tuition reimbursement and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Requires absence of criminal history related to drug handling.
• Requires working knowledge as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Receive and confirm investigational drug products.
• Document inventory transactions in accountability systems.
• Monitor temperatures and other environmental controls.

Skills

Mathematical calculation skills

Effective written communication

Customer service skills

Proficient typing

Microsoft Office applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician National Certification

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!

About this role:

• Shift Schedule: Full time, days, no weekends or holidays, shifts will be scheduled between 8:00am-4:30pm
• Responsibilities: Working with study team and monitors, not customer facing.
• Location: University

Description

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by an IDS technician in this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Receives investigational drug products from various study drug sponsors via various carriers/couriers and confirms correct product received.
• Documents inventory transactions in investigational drug studies drug accountability systems.
• Processes damaged, expired, or dispensed products for returns.
• Distributes and stocks in appropriate storage space.
• Assists with maintaining the inventory of drugs and supplies, and confirming inventory counts and checking expiration dating.
• Assists with preparing invoices for billing.
• Under the supervision of the IDS pharmacist, assists with internal auditing of drug dispensing records to ensure compliance and identify and elevate any discrepancies to the IDS pharmacist.
• Monitors refrigerators and freezers temperatures and other environmental controls as required for drug storage. Identify and elevate to facilities to address and resolve any environmental issues.
• Assists with compiling inventory or environmental reports for sponsors or regulatory requirements.
• Fills prescriptions or performs sterile and non-sterile compounding investigational of study drugs.
• Prepares and packages investigational drugs for shipping.
• Assists with medication reconciliation of IDS agents.
• Delivers IP to the unit and/or to the patient when required.
• Submits drug destruction information to the sponsor.
• Assists IDS pharmacist with site initiation and monitoring visits.
• Trains technician staff and ensures competency by auditing and/or providing just-in-time feedback for accuracy.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires effective customer service skills.
• Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires 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.