Part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Indiana University Health System • Roanoke, IN

11h

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Inpatient Pharmacy Technician committed to supporting patient care and excellence. This part-time position works 16 hours per week and rotates between first and second shifts. Under pharmacist supervision, the technician supports one or more pharmacy functions, including medication and supply inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The position also assists with medication-processing tasks such as answering phones, 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 and stocking supplies, maintaining inventory and records, delivering and 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 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 functions involving inventory, preparation, distribution, compounding, and processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories under pharmacist supervision.
• Answer telephones, take refill orders, enter orders into the system, and prepare medications for pharmacist check.
• Prepare medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle and stock supplies and prepackaged items, maintain inventory and records, and deliver 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 program for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness programs with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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