PRN Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Indiana University Health; United States; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under pharmacist supervision. The role covers inventory management, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing medications and supplies, and maintaining accurate records to ensure safe patient care.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license, and Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• No criminal history related to drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy technician duties and ability to follow procedures under supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Proficient typing and Microsoft Office usage; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, and medication histories.
• Answer phones, take refill orders, enter orders, and prepare medications for pharmacist check.
• Prepare medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery and maintain records.
• Assist in bulk compounding and IV solution preparation where applicable.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize medication errors and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Typing / MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license

Pharmacy Technician National Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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. Exercises sound judgement, anticipates potential issues and challenges in common situations and applies standard policies and procedures to determine solutions or escalation.

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires effective customer service skills.
• Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.

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.