Pharmacy Technician

State of Indiana•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works at Evansville State Hospital, an Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital committed to hope and recovery. The hospital provides treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders. The role supports patient care by preparing and dispensing medications, managing medication inventory and storage, supporting compliance and quality assurance, and assisting staff with routine pharmacy-related needs. Regular attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Ability to maintain records and take responsibility for controlled substances.
Ability to ensure inventory control of drugs and supplies.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use computers and pharmaceutical repackaging equipment.
Knowledge of state and federal pharmaceutical laws, guidelines, and regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to use computerized pharmacy medication ordering and automated medication dispensing systems.
Knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and dosage measurements.
Must hold a current Pharmacy Technician license issued by the State of Indiana, or be enrolled in a technician training program and possess a technician-in-training permit.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications for dispensing according to provider orders and nursing staff requests.
Receive prescription and refill requests and verify their completeness and accuracy.
Maintain appropriate storage and security conditions for medications.
Receive daily medication orders from wholesalers and maintain adequate inventory.
Ensure medication security when delivering and restocking medications on nursing units.
Manage inventory, including procurement, invoice processing, and inventory levels in unit-based Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
Perform routine inspections of controlled-substance and medication storage.
May perform electronic adjudication of prescription claims.
Answer routine staff questions, locate items, or refer staff to a pharmacist for medication information.
Maintain regular attendance at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Paid community service leave
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
Paid holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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