Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Ernest Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health's Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, IN seeks a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with medication handling, data entry, and patient safety in an inpatient rehab environment.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy in dispensing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required unless registered by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Current state certification and registration with the Board of Pharmacy preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• National certification (PTCB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, counts, and measures drugs.
• Assists pharmacist in price-checking and restocking of drugs.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from computer.
• Refers physicians' calls and any medical questions to pharmacist.

Skills

Clinical operations knowledge

Data entry

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Board of Pharmacy certification/registration

National certification (PTCB)

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Lafayette, Indiana

We are seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team - including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians - tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent unless registered by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
• Current state certification and registration with the Board of Pharmacy preferred
• Hospital experience preferred
• National certification (PTCB) preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Responsibilities

Retrieves, counts, and measures drugs. Assists Pharmacist in price-checking and restocking of drugs. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from computer. Refers physicians' calls and any medical questions to pharmacist. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.