Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Indiana University Health System • 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 handling, preparation, compounding, processing, and distribution of medications and supplies under pharmacist supervision, and helps maintain the integrity of the sterile compounding suite. The role requires adherence to local policies and USP 797 guidelines, teamwork, attention to medication-error prevention, and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

Depending on assigned areas, the technician may support inventory, specialty medications, medication histories, medication processing, and supply distribution. Duties include answering telephones, taking refill orders, entering orders into the system, preparing medications for pharmacist review and for disbursement, shipment, or delivery, maintaining records and inventory, and assisting with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician-in-Training registration, Indiana Pharmacy Technician license, or an 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 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 in typing and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy department activities under pharmacist supervision, including inventory, medication preparation, distribution, compounding, processing, specialty medications, and medication histories.
• Answer telephones, take refill orders, and enter orders into the system.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist review and for disbursement, shipment, or delivery.
• Handle and distribute supplies; stock prepackaged items; maintain inventory and records; and deliver supplies.
• Assist with bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions.
• Help maintain the integrity of the sterile compounding suite and follow local policies and USP 797 guidelines.
• 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
• Healthy Results team member wellness programs with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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