Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacy department in various areas including inventory management, medication preparation and distribution, compounding, processing of medications and supplies, specialty medications, and medication histories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Processing: Prepare and dispense medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Ensure accuracy in dosage, labeling, and packaging requirements.
• Medication Distribution: Deliver medications to various hospital units and ensure timely and accurate distribution.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and ensure quality control of all medications and medical supplies. Handle supplies, stock prepackaged items, maintain inventory, and deliver supplies.
• Compounding: Assist in bulk compounding and preparation of IV solutions, including hazardous and chemotherapeutic medications.
• Medication Reconciliation: Assist in the medication reconciliation process by obtaining and verifying patient medication histories.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accuracy with various medication records.
• Compliance: Adhere to all hospital and pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Training and Supervision: Assist in the training and supervision of pharmacy interns and new hires. Assist in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and assisting with medication orders. Requires the ability to learn and execute customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Error Prevention: Work with pharmacy staff to minimize the potential for medication errors.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Tech-In Training OR Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification within one year of hire unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy or enrolled in or graduated from an ASHP/ACPE accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires ability to learn basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures.
• Requires ability to learn effective written and communication skills.
• Requires ability to learn and execute customer services skills.
• Requires basic proficiency typing and using Microsoft office applications.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.