Retail Pharmacy Technician II, Methodist Hospital - Full Time/Days

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system dedicated to excellence in patient care. This role offers the chance to support pharmacy operations, ensuring safe medication distribution and assisting in compounding. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and mathematical skills, along with a commitment to customer service. You'll be part of a compassionate team, working under pharmacist supervision to enhance patient outcomes. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or intern/extern license.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department in medication processing and inventory management.
• Assist with compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions.

Skills

Mathematical calculation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Typing proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician National Certification

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.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

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

Minimum Requirements:

1. 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
2. Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
3. Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
4. Requires working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
5. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
6. Requires effective customer service skills.
7. Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications. High School Diploma or GED required.
8. Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
9. Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.