Pediatric Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Technician

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell transplant division under pharmacist supervision. You will assist with inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and medication histories to ensure safe, timely patient care.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and Indiana licensure or in-training status, plus certification within one year. Strong math, customer service, and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management and stocking of medications and supplies.
• Prepare, compound, distribute, and process medications and related supplies.
• Answer telephones, take refill orders, and enter orders into the system.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist check and for disbursement/shipment/delivery.
• Maintain records, distribute supplies, and manage inventory accuracy.
• Assist in bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions as needed.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize medication errors.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Typing

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license

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 role will specifically support the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell transplant division working directly with our Pharmacists, Providers, Nurse Navigators and clinical staff.

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.