Pharmacy Technician Intern (Excel Graduates only)
Date: Jan 6, 2021
Location: Indianapolis, US, 46202
Organization: HHC
Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 4640
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Varied (Days/Evenings)
Salary Range: $13.61 - $18.03
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
- Actively participates in training and shadowing experiences in a number of different pharmacy areasPerforms all aspects of outpatient prescription order preparation within their scope up to the final pharmacist check and dispensingObserves and participates (as appropriate) in inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication delivery, central pharmacy automation, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment and maintenance, unit dose medication preparation, sterile compounding, controlled-substance handling, and inventory managementReviews principles of medication safety, describes current Eskenazi Health medication safety initiatives, and understands the role of the Pharmacy Technician in the safe use of medicationsObserves medication assistance program coordinators to learn the basics of medication assistance programs including bulk and individual free drug programs, foundation assistance, and copay assistanceIdentifies and demonstrates a working knowledge of medication assistance programs, recognizes when a program is appropriate for a patient referral and recognizes in EMR if a patient has qualified for a program Obtains medication histories for assigned patients/areas and documents information in appropriate systemsIndependently gathers and organizes data related to job responsibilities as requested by department management or other pharmacy staff on a regular basisProvides excellent direct and indirect customer service by using AIDET processAccesses and trains on all information systems including but not limited to: Epic Willow, Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Epic Willow Ambulatory, RMS Point of Sale, and PharmAssist automated dispensing cabinetsLearns and works with a sense of urgency to assist patients and perform assigned dutiesMaintains a clean, neat and professional work area at all timesResolves conflicts in a calm, constructive and professional mannerPerforms controlled substances accountability duties in assigned area Insures a constant state of readiness for inspections by TJC, ISDH, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and all other regulatory bodiesConsistently maintains compliance with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and applicable laws
- High school diploma or equivalent requiredMust obtain and maintain an Indiana Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licenseMust have demonstrable mathematical knowledge and pass screening math testMust complete a Pharmacy Board approved Pharmacy Technician Training Program through one of Goodwill's providers
- Knowledge and skills acquired through Pharmacy Technician training programsAbility to participate in and increase skill set through on the job training
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis