Pharmacy Technician in Training -Specialty Pharmacy

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I - General to join our on-site team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role assists the pharmacist in safe, quality pharmaceutical care and handles patient communication and basic administrative tasks.

Entry-level candidates with a High School diploma are encouraged to apply; licensure must be current within 30 days of hire. The position requires accuracy, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting. On-site training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician licensure within 30 days of hire.
• Certified and licensed pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unit dose medication preparation and distribution.
• Coordinate patient care with data gathering and authorizations.
• Support charging, crediting, and billing records.
• Maintain compliance with laws and Trinity Health policies.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: The Pharmacy Technician I - General (certified and licensed) provides safe, quality technical and non-technical functions which assist in provision of pharmaceutical care under the supervision and direction of a registered pharmacist in accordance with level of experience, education, policies and procedures. Provides expanded knowledge and experience of the Pharmacy Technician I - General role. The entry level position is the first point of contact in providing customer service to patients, families, & members of the health care team (e.g., answers phones). Provides an administrative role (e.g., data gathering, authorizations) to coordinate and facilitate patient care. Work may include unit dose medication preparation, distribution, patient care area inspections, charging, crediting, packaging, stocking, sterile and non-sterile compounding per ministry workflow. *This position is on-site in Fort Wayne, Indiana*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pharmacy Practice - Acts independently and appropriately within license, scope of knowledge and experience in practice area.
• Quality and Compliance - Monitors quality assurance activities and issues, and may identify opportunities (e.g., patient care area inspections, sterile and non-sterile compounding, drug diversion) for improvement. Supports auditing for standard work.
• Pharmacy Operations - Performs in an administrative role (e.g., data gathering, authorizations) to coordinate and facilitate patient care. Competent in unit dose medication preparation, and distribution. Maintains accurate charging, crediting, and billing records.
• Automation and Technology - Supports the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment. Actively interacts and communicates with all internal departments on general pharmacy-related issues and requests; escalates issues as needed.
• Professional Development - Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses, and certifications, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Procurement - Provides assistance and supports the drug procurement process (e.g., receiving, packaging, distribution, stocking, storage, recalls). Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: No previous experience required. Licensure: Current pharmacy technician state licensure where employed within 30 days of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with internal and external customers. Discretion in deciding what and how to communicate. Ability to organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful due to time constraints. Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, including word, Excel, PowerPoint and other graphics or presentation software. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position may require potentially prolonged periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.