Pharmacy Technician - Specialty

Deaconess; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Deaconess is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in all aspects of drug distribution, billing and patient record keeping under a pharmacist's supervision. The role supports 24/365 access to pharmacy services, with modern automation, EPIC system usage and centralized/decentralized workflows.

Required are a High School diploma and Indiana license or qualification for licensure, plus 1–2 years pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician licensed or in training in Indiana.
• 1–2 years pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must have medical terminology knowledge.
• On-the-job training available for certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drug distribution and pharmacy operations.
• Prepare medications and dispense under pharmacist supervision.
• Enter and verify patient data and prescriptions.
• Support clerical tasks and maintain records.
• Learn and operate department systems and equipment.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy experience

Medical terminology

Indiana license

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC

Bar code systems

IV Solutions

Job description

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv- access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn - Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEPUP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs.
• Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
• Tuition.io - Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full-time employees.
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for a spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at various locations
• Free access to 2 Fitness Centers, located at Midtown and Eagle Crest.
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician has responsibility for assisting in all aspects of the drug distribution, billing and patient record keeping processes in the provision of Pharmaceutical Care.

Pharmacy Services and Technology

The Pharmacy provides 24/365 access to pharmacist and pharmacy services. Technology plays an important role in the distribution process within Deaconess. The department strives to provide the most up-to-date equipment to ensure patient and staff safety. Medication distribution uses a combination of centralized and decentralized automation, bar code medication administration and smart pump technology. Patient information is managed through EPIC for both in and outpatients to create a complete medical record. The Pharmacy supports a decentralized patient-centered, integrated model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides Drug Distribution
• Compounds Intravenous Solutions
• Performs Clerical Functions
• Packages Medications in Unit Dose Packaging
• Operates Departmental Equipment
• Maintains Departmental Systems and Records
• Complies with Standards of Employee Conduct
• Obtain labs and provide clinical support to the pharmacist
• Interprets prescriptions, enters data, and prepares prescriptions for dispensing in outpatient areas

  Education and Experience

  • Education and/or Experience: High School diploma.
  • Employee with 1 to 2 years prior pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 6-12 weeks on the job training required based upon previous experience and training.
  • Employee may learn job tasks in 6 - 12 month period.
  • Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
  • Must be licensed or qualify for license in the State of Indiana.
  • Requires Certified Pharmacy Technician designation within 1 year of employment.

  Certificates, Licenses, Registration

  • Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician In Training in the applicable state of practice. New hires/new transfers may start work in the position with an Indiana Pharmacy Technician pending application, but must obtain their Indiana Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training within 30 days of new hire/transfer.
  • Requires Certified Pharmacy Technician designation within one year of employment.

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  Equal Opportunity Employer

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