PRN Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IU Health • Bedford, 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, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories. The technician assists with medication processing tasks such as answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into the system, preparing medications for pharmacist review, and preparing medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.

Other duties may include handling supplies, stocking prepackaged items, maintaining inventory and records, and distributing or delivering supplies. The technician may assist with bulk compounding and preparation of intravenous solutions and works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors. The role requires learning and performing basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas under close supervision or clearly defined procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Tech-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.
• 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 functions involving inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, and processing medications and supplies.
• Assist with specialty medications and medication histories.
• Answer telephones, take refill orders, and 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 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 its time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness programs, with participation points contributing to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED