Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Assist the pharmacist and managers in filling, compounding, and dispensing of medications and medication reconciliation. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the technician will assist in any manner deemed necessary. May have additional duties assigned as deemed necessary based on the advanced training received. Will assist in covering the retail pharmacy technician as needed by managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• State of Indiana Pharmacy Technician License
• Must obtain CPhT, NRCPhT or ExCPT certification within two years of initial employment and maintain certification once obtained.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Must have a strong ability in math calculations and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.