Part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IU Health • Roanoke, TX

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About The Position

This is a part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician position working 16 hours per week and rotating between first and second shifts. Under pharmacist supervision, the technician supports the pharmacy department in areas such as inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The role assists with medication processing tasks, including answering calls, 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, delivering and distributing supplies, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions. The technician works with pharmacy staff to help minimize potential medication errors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician-in-Training status, an Indiana Pharmacy Technician License, or an intern/extern license if enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within one year of hire, unless enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE-accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or clearly defined procedures.
• Ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and execute customer service skills.
• Basic proficiency in typing and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision in inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones and take refill orders.
• Enter medication orders into the system.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist review and for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory and records, and deliver or distribute supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

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 contributing to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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