Pharmacy Technician 1.0 Days

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists with medication order processing, dispensing, and inventory management. The role involves preparing sterile products, maintaining records, and ensuring compliant storage and handling of medications.

The position emphasizes accuracy in compounding and packaging, adherence to state and federal regulations, and timely response to service requests within a hospital pharmacy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• 1 year sterile compounding preferred
• 1 year hospital pharmacy preferred
• Pharmacy Tech state certification required
• PTCB certification required within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist with technical pharmacy functions
• Process medication orders and distribute medications
• Maintain distribution documentation per regulatory standards
• Maintain drug and supply inventory and secure storage of medications
• Prepare sterile products using aseptic technique and document preparation
• Prioritize and respond to service requests from care areas
• Record task completion using computer systems

Skills

Sterile compounding

Hospital pharmacy

PTCB certification (within 1 year)

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

State Certification: Pharmacy Tech (PHT)

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist in technical functions related to pharmacy practice. This position is involved with medication order processing, distribution of medications, inventory order and management, and quality assurance in maintaining the integrity of all medications throughout the facility.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Monday - Friday Days
• Compounding formulations Compounds, packages and accurately label standard oral and topical formulations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Dispensing/Delivering Medication Dispenses medications following the organization’s policies and procedures. Delivers medication and ensures appropriate handling and storage.
• Distribution Documentation Maintains distribution documentation and records in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Supply Inventory Maintenance Maintains drug and supply inventory in distribution areas. Maintains proper storage, inventory and security conditions for medications. Removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal according to departmental guidelines.
• Preparing Sterile Products Prepares hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products using aseptic technique, follows safe handling guidelines for hazardous materials, and complies with set procedures in order to maintain the integrity of compounded sterile products and maintain patient/worker safety. Documents preparation in compliance with applicable standards.
• Service Request Prioritization Prioritizes urgent need service requests and ensures immediate response and follow up.
• Responding to Service Requests Responds to service requests from window, phone, intercom, fax, and printers. Retrieves service requests from patient care areas.
• Records Management Utilizes computer applications to access information and document completion of tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Sterile Compounding Preferred
• 1 year Hospital Pharmacy Preferred
• Pharmacy Tech, State Cert (PHT) - State Licensing Board Required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required within 1 year of hire

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.