Retail Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Indiana seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacy team under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include inventory, preparation, distribution, and medication processing to minimize errors.

You must have a High School Diploma or GED, Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training or license, and Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year. Proficiency in typing and MS Office, plus strong math skills, is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training or Indiana Pharmacy 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.
• No criminal history related to drug work.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to learn pharmacy technician skills under supervision and clear procedures.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and perform customer service tasks.
• Basic typing and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in inventory, preparation, distribution, and compounding.
• Process medication orders, prepare for pharmacist check, and ensure proper disbursement or delivery.
• Assist with bulk compounding and IV solution preparation when needed.
• Maintain records, stock supplies, and minimize medication errors with the pharmacy team.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Typing

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or Tech-In-Training

Pharmacy Technician National Certification (within 1 year)

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:

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.