Pharmacy Technician 1.0 Days
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist with technical functions related to pharmacy practice. The role supports medication order processing and distribution, inventory ordering and management, and quality assurance to maintain the integrity of medications throughout the facility. The position is at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana, and follows a Monday–Friday day schedule. The technician compounds, packages, and labels standard oral and topical formulations; dispenses and delivers medications; maintains distribution records and inventory; and prepares sterile products using aseptic technique and applicable safety procedures. The role also prioritizes urgent service requests, responds to requests through multiple communication channels, retrieves requests from patient care areas, and uses computer applications to access information and document completed tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State Pharmacy Technician certification (PHT) from the State Licensing Board.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of sterile compounding experience preferred.
- One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Pharmacist with technical functions related to pharmacy practice.
- Process medication orders and support medication distribution.
- Compound, package, and accurately label standard oral and topical formulations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Dispense medications according to organizational policies and procedures, and deliver them while ensuring appropriate handling and storage.
- Maintain distribution documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain drug and supply inventory in distribution areas, including proper storage, inventory, and security conditions.
- Remove unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepare them for return or disposal according to departmental guidelines.
- Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products using aseptic technique and safe handling guidelines, and document preparation according to applicable standards.
- Prioritize urgent service requests and ensure immediate response and follow-up.
- Respond to service requests received by window, phone, intercom, fax, and printers, and retrieve service requests from patient care areas.
- Use computer applications to access information and document completion of tasks.
- Support quality assurance to maintain medication integrity throughout the facility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees; details are available on the company career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
