PRN Central Distribution Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health; Plainfield (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a PRN position in Plainfield, IN. This role works under pharmacist supervision on inventory, preparation, distribution, and medication histories on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am to 3pm, with potential for more hours as operations grow.

The position requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician licensure or in-training status, national certification within a year of hire, and strong math, typing, and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training or Technician License or intern/extern license if enrolled in college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in college of pharmacy or ASHP/ACPE program.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, supports inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding and medication histories.
• Process medication orders: answer phones, take refills, enter orders into system.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist check and disbursement/shipment/delivery.
• Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory and records.
• May assist in bulk compounding and IV solution preparation.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize medication errors.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Typing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Learning ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or Tech-In Training

Pharmacy Technician National Certification

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 #1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, IU Health is committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Join a team that values teamwork, professional growth, and making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities every day.

Description:

This is a PRN Pharmacy Technician position located in Plainfield, IN at IU Health's Integrated Service Center on the Central Distribution Team. The main hours for this shift will be Mondays and Tuesdays 11am - 3pm with the opportunity for increased hours as operations expand.

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.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.