Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health System • Roanoke, IN

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About The Position

Under pharmacist supervision, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacy department in one or more areas, including inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, medication 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.

The position may also involve handling and stocking supplies and prepackaged items, maintaining inventory and records, distributing or delivering supplies, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions. The technician works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician-In-Training status, 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.
• No 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 using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department activities under pharmacist supervision in areas such as inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, medication 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 distribute or deliver 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
• Healthy Results wellness programs with participation points contributing to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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