CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH

Decatur County Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Join the team at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), where we are more than a healthcare provider—we are a trusted community partner committed to improving the health and well-being of the individuals and families we serve. As a critical access hospital, DCMH combines high-quality patient care, advanced medical services, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach in a welcoming rural healthcare environment. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference every day. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement, where employees are empowered to grow professionally while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes. DCMH offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive workplace that values each team member’s contributions.

Position Summary:

Medication preparation under the direction of a pharmacist. Sterile and non-sterile compounding of medications, including hazardous and high risk medications. Refilling automated dispensing cabinets to ensure medications are at par levels. Delivering medications to various units within the hospital. Basic medication inventory and pulling off outdated medications, refilling various types of medication kits and processing the charges for these kits. Proper cleaning of the IV hoods and IV rooms. Recording medications and temperatures where required. Employee normally performs the duty assignments with broad parameters defined by general organization regulations and procedures. Total end results determine job performance.

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work non-standard hours.

Skills:

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Certification by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy as either a pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician-in-training required.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility.

Other Requirements: Satisfactory completion of in-house pharmacy technician certification within one year of application to the Indiana Board of Health for technician-in-training certification is required. National Technician certification is highly desirable. Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy is desirable.

Essential Functions:

Outdates: Manages outdated medications in assigned area in a timely manner and does not allow outdated medications to be located outside of the pharmacy.

IV Medication Preparation: Demonstrates appropriate aseptic technique and adequate knowledge for the preparation of both non-hazardous and hazardous intravenous medications.

Automated Dispensing Cabinet Management: Manages medications in automated dispensing cabinets on the various units. Knowledgeable in the various functionalities of the automated dispensing cabinets available.