Part Time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health System • Fishers, IN

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About The Position

Under pharmacist supervision, the part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacy department in areas such as inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The role assists with medication processing tasks, including 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 supplies, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. The technician works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training status, Indiana Pharmacy Technician License, or 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 Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department functions under pharmacist supervision, including inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, processing, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones, take refill orders, and enter orders into the system.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist review and for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle and stock supplies and prepackaged items, maintain inventory and records, and distribute supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. 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 through a government program for qualifying participants who meet the program's time and qualification requirements
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results 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