Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Indiana University Health System • Roanoke, IN

20d

About The Position

Under pharmacist supervision, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II supports the pharmacy department in areas that may include inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, processing medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories. The role also supports 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.

The technician may handle and stock supplies and prepackaged items, maintain inventory and records, distribute supplies, and assist with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. The role works with pharmacy staff to reduce the potential for medication errors and uses sound judgment to anticipate common issues, applying standard procedures or escalating concerns as appropriate. Work is performed within established procedures under moderate supervision.

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.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and 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.
• No criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department activities in inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, processing medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones, take refill orders, enter orders into the system, prepare medications for pharmacist review, and prepare medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory and records, and distribute or deliver supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Anticipate potential issues in common situations, apply standard policies and procedures, and escalate issues when appropriate.

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 points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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