Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician position at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. The position works a rotating schedule between 5:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., with an every-third-weekend rotation and two holidays per year required.

Under pharmacist supervision, the technician supports one or more pharmacy department areas, including medication and supply inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The role also supports 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. Duties may include handling supplies, stocking prepackaged items, maintaining inventory and records, distributing supplies, and 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.

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.
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician National 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 activities under pharmacist supervision, including inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, medication and supply 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 deliver supplies; stock prepackaged items; maintain inventory and records; and distribute supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of intravenous 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 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