Part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

IU Health • Roanoke, IN

21d

About The Position

This is a part-time position working 16 hours per week, rotating between first and second shifts. Under pharmacist supervision, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II supports one or more pharmacy department areas, including inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The role 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. Duties may also include handling and stocking supplies, maintaining inventory and records, distributing and delivering supplies, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions. The technician works with pharmacy staff to reduce the potential for medication errors and uses sound judgment, standard policies, and procedures to address or escalate common issues.

Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It highlights opportunities for training, professional growth, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

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.
• No 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 Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department activities under pharmacist supervision in areas such as inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, 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 IV solutions.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Use sound judgment and established policies and procedures to address common issues or escalate them as 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
• Healthy Results wellness programs with participation-based points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development

What This Job Offers

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