Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Riley Hospital for Children – Full Time/Rotating Shift

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacy department in various areas including inventory management, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories.

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, and 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 IV solutions. Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern or 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 or 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

Responsibilities

• Medication Processing: Prepare and dispense medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Ensure accuracy in dosage, labeling, and packaging requirements
• Medication Distribution: Deliver medications to various hospital units and ensure timely and accurate distribution
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and ensure quality control of all medications and medical supplies. Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory, and deliver supplies
• Compounding: Assist in bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions, including hazardous and chemotherapeutic medications
• Medication Reconciliation: Assist in the medication reconciliation process by obtaining and verifying patient medication histories
• Record Keeping: Maintain accuracy with various medication records
• Compliance: Adhere to all hospital and pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Training and Supervision: Assist in the training and supervision of pharmacy interns and new hires. Assist in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies and procedures
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and assisting with medication orders. Requires the ability to learn and execute customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Error Prevention: Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees