Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IU Health • Avon, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you! This is an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at West Hospital in Avon, IN. The hours are Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm and does require every 4th weekend on a rotating shift basis. Under pharmacist supervision, supports the pharmacy department in one or more of the following areas: inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories. Assists with all functions required for medication processing including answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into system, preparing the medication for pharmacist check, preparing medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery. Key job duties may consist of handling supplies, stocking prepackaged items, maintaining inventory, delivering supplies, maintaining records, distributing supplies. May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy
• Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE accredited Pharmacy Technician training program
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills
• Requires ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures
• Requires ability to learn effective written and communication skills
• Requires ability to learn and execute customer services skills
• Requires basic proficiency typing and using Microsoft office applications

Responsibilities

• Supports the pharmacy department in one or more of the following areas: inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories
• Assists with all functions required for medication processing including answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into system, preparing the medication for pharmacist check, preparing medications for disbursement/shipment/delivery
• Handling supplies, stocking prepackaged items, maintaining inventory, delivering supplies, maintaining records, distributing supplies
• May assist in bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions
• Works with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met)
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
• Access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all
• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development

What This Job Offers

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