Evenings Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician II

IU Health • Avon, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is hiring a full-time Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician II for the evening shift at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Under pharmacist supervision, the technician supports pharmacy operations in areas that may include inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The role includes assisting with medication processing by 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 also 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 IV solutions.

The technician works with pharmacy staff to help minimize medication errors and uses sound judgment to anticipate potential issues. For common situations, the role applies established policies and procedures to determine a solution or when to escalate an issue.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License, or an intern/extern license if enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification, unless enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Working knowledge and skills as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas, with the ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in typing and using Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision in areas such as inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones and take medication refill orders.
• Enter medication orders into the system and prepare them 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 as needed.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Use sound judgment and established policies and procedures to address common issues or escalate them.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet the applicable time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program, with participation points contributing to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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