Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

19h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding role supports the pharmacy department under pharmacist supervision. In the home infusion pharmacy setting, the technician handles, prepares, compounds, and distributes medications and helps maintain the integrity of the sterile compounding suite. The role may support inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication processing and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories. It also supports medication processing by answering phones, taking refill orders, entering orders into the system, preparing medication for pharmacist review, and preparing medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery. Other duties may include handling and stocking supplies, maintaining inventory and records, delivering supplies, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions. The technician works with pharmacy staff to reduce the potential for medication errors and is expected to follow local policies and guidelines, support teammates, and pursue personal improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician-in-Training status, Indiana Pharmacy Technician license, or intern/extern license if enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• 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 typing and using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, compound, and distribute medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain the integrity of the sterile compounding suite.
• Support pharmacy functions including inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones and 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 distribute or deliver supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of I.V. solutions.
• Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Follow applicable local policies and guidelines and support teammates.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness program for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling at no cost
• Team-member wellness programs with participation points contributing to a biweekly financial paycheck incentive
• Access to 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