Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

IU Health is seeking a detail-oriented pharmacy technician to join its home infusion sterile compounding team. The position supports the delivery of personalized therapy to patients at home and is responsible for handling, preparing, compounding, and distributing medications, as well as maintaining the integrity of the sterile compounding suite. The role requires adherence to local policies and USP 797 guidelines, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

Under pharmacist supervision, the technician supports pharmacy department functions such as inventory, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, medication and supply processing, specialty medications, and medication histories. The technician may also assist with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, subject to approved exemptions; the posting also states that team members were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 1, 2021.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician-in-Training registration, 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 in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician training program.
• No criminal history that would affect 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

• Handle, prepare, compound, and distribute medications.
• Maintain the integrity of the sterile compounding suite and follow local policies and USP 797 guidelines.
• Support pharmacy department functions involving 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 review.
• Prepare medications for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle, stock, maintain records for, and distribute supplies; deliver supplies as needed.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of IV 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
• Team member wellness programs with points contributing to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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