Pharmacy Technician 1.0 Days

Franciscan Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists with medication order processing, distribution, inventory management, and quality assurance across the facility.

Responsibilities include compounding, dispensing, documentation, and sterile product preparation, following all regulatory standards. A High School Diploma or GED, state certification, PTCB certification within 1 year, and hospital/sterile experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Compounding formulations, packaging and labeling of standard oral and topical formulations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Dispensing medications following policies and procedures; delivering medications and ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Maintains distribution documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintains drug and supply inventory in distribution areas; ensures proper storage and security conditions.
• Prepares sterile products using aseptic technique and follows safe handling guidelines.
• Prioritizes urgent service requests and ensures immediate response and follow-up.
• Responds to service requests from window, phone, intercom, fax, and printers.
• Uses computer applications to access information and document completion of tasks.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Tech, State Cert

PTCB Certification

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.