Part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and medication histories.

The role involves handling refills, order entry, and preparing medications for pharmacist checks at 1st and 2nd shifts. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, Indiana tech training or license, and a national certification within one year.

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 accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE accredited 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 and follow defined procedures.
• Ability to learn effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and execute customer services skills.
• Basic proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Assist with all medication processing tasks including answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into system, and preparing medications for pharmacist check.
• Prepare medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery and maintain records.
• Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory, and deliver supplies.
• May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to minimize medication errors.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Customer service

Typing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

National Certification (Pharmacy Tech)

Tools

MS 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.

Why Join IU Health?

• 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 Part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician position that will work 16 hours per week. This position will rotate between 1st and 2nd 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.

• 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.