PRN Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness - Government"

Employee Assistance Program – Councel

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under pharmacist supervision. The role covers inventory, preparation, distribution, and compounding of medications, with duties including phone handling, order entry, and preparation for pharmacist check.

Responsibilities include assisting with medication processing, maintaining records, stocking, and delivering supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or approved training program.
• No criminal history related to working with drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills under supervision.
• Ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and execute customer service skills.
• Typing and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Assist with all medication processing functions including answering telephones, refilling orders, entering orders into the system, and preparing medications for pharmacist check.
• Prepare medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery and maintain records.
• Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory, and deliver supplies.
• May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize potential medication errors.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Typing

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR License OR intern/extern license

Pharmacy Technician National Certification

ASHP/ACPE accredited program (if applicable)

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?

• 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

This is a PRN/Rotating Shift position that requires working 2 holidays per year and every 3rd weekend.

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.