Pharmacist - Operations

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented pharmacist to deliver comprehensive medication-related care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Indiana licensure eligibility, and 0–3 years of experience. The position is onsite with potential relocation to Plainfield as needed, and may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy required; licensed or eligible in Indiana.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1/PGY2 residency preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Must be licensed or eligible for Indiana Pharmacist licensure; ability to travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication-related care to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe medication-use processes.
• Dispense medications per orders; monitor therapy for effectiveness and safety.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain medication security and patient confidentiality.
• Oversee pharmacist staffing and contribute to care continuity; address medication-related issues.

Skills

Indiana Pharmacist license

ASHP residency

BLS certification

Travel/onsite flexibility

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy (pre-2006)

ASHP-accredited PGY1/PGY2 residency

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

Provides comprehensive, value-based medication-related care to achieve defined outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Acts in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the shared responsibility for patient medication therapy outcomes. Key job duties may consist of ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the medication-use process; processing and dispensing medications per order or prescription; medication therapy monitoring; regulatory compliance; maintaining oversight of pharmacist staffing; maintaining the security of medications and patient information; ensuring continuity of care; and identifying potential challenges and intervening as necessary to address medication-related issues.

Sterile compounding experience or residency NOT required

Hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm, rotating shifts. No holidays, nights, or weekends.

We are seeking a pharmacist who is adaptable, embraces change, and is excited to support new workflows and operational growth. This role is currently based 100% onsite in Indianapolis and may transition to Plainfield, Indiana, as business needs evolve.

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities.
• May require weekend rotations.