PRN Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

3h

About The Position

This PRN, rotating-shift position supports the pharmacy department under pharmacist supervision. The technician may work in inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. Duties include answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into the system, preparing medications for pharmacist review and for disbursement, shipment, or delivery, handling and stocking supplies, maintaining inventory and records, and distributing supplies. The role may also assist with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions. The technician works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors. The schedule requires working two holidays per year and every third weekend.

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.
• 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.
• Availability to work two holidays per year and every third weekend.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department functions under pharmacist supervision, including inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones and take refill orders.
• Enter medication orders into the system and prepare medications for pharmacist review.
• Prepare medications 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 counseling at no cost
• Wellness programs with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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