Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our Home Infusion Pharmacy team, delivering lifesaving therapies to patients in their homes under pharmacist supervision.

You will handle, prepare, compound, and distribute medications, maintain sterile compounding suite integrity, and support inventory, processing, and medication histories while upholding our culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training or Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or ASHP/ACPE accredited program.
• Criminal history checks acceptable for working with drugs; basic proficiency in typing and MS Office expected.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, compound, and distribute medications.
• Maintain the sterile compounding suite integrity.
• Assist with inventory, processing, and medication histories.
• Support medication processing including refills and pharmacist checks.
• Assist in bulk compounding and IV solution preparation.
• Work with staff to minimize medication errors.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Written communication

Customer service

Typing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

"The field of Home Infusion Pharmacy has revolutionized healthcare, providing patients with personalized, lifesaving therapy from the comfort of their home and the freedom to resume life's daily activities.

We are seeking a detail-oriented pharmacy technician to join our expanding team of sterile compounding experts and play a pivotal role in delivering these lifesaving services. As a key member of our team, this position is responsible for the handling, preparation, compounding, and distribution of medications, as well as maintaining the integrity of our sterile compounding suite. A strong candidate is one that embraces our culture of strict adherence to local policies and guidelines, vigilantly supports their teammates, and continually pursues personal improvement opportunities.

Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in one or more of the following areas: inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories. Assists with all functions required for medication processing including answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into system, preparing the medication for pharmacist check, preparing medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery. Key job duties may consist of handling supplies, stocking prepackaged items, maintaining inventory, delivering supplies, maintaining records, distributing supplies. May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures.
• Requires ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• Requires ability to learn and execute customer services skills.
• Requires basic proficiency typing and using Microsoft office applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.