Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

IU Health • Roanoke, IN

21d

About The Position

Under pharmacist supervision, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II supports pharmacy department functions in areas that may include inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The technician assists with medication processing by answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into the system, preparing medications for pharmacist review, and preparing medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.

Other duties may include handling and stocking supplies and prepackaged items, maintaining inventory and records, delivering supplies, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. The role works with pharmacy staff to help minimize medication errors and requires sound judgment in applying standard policies and procedures to address or escalate common issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License, or an intern/extern license if enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification, unless enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas, with the ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in typing and using Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department functions including inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and processing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with specialty medications and medication histories.
• Answer telephones and take refill orders.
• Enter medication orders into the system and prepare medications for pharmacist review.
• Prepare medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle and stock supplies and prepackaged items; maintain inventory and records; and deliver supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Use sound judgment to identify common issues and apply standard policies and procedures to resolve or escalate them.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness program for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Team-member wellness programs with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED