Description

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
The IU Student Health Center is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician assists the IU Student Health Center Pharmacist(s) in all aspects of pharmacy care as allowed by state and federal law and regulations.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• May request prescription transfer from outside retail pharmacies via fax, prepare compounded medications using non-sterile processes and prepare prescription packages from dorm deliveries via campus mail as well as United Parcel Service (UPS) mail.
• Count, pour, and label prescriptions under the direct Supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Enter prescriptions and patient data into a computer accurately, including prescription insurance.
• Collate written prescriptions with electronic prescriptions for patient collecting all necessary information as required by policy and procedure.
• Greet patient(s) in a professional and courteous manner and obtain brief patient history in a timely fashion.
• Retrieve printed prescription label information and collate with written prescriptions and electronic prescriptions.
• Restock prescription arena.
• Check in wholesaler's order/restock/manage inventory management input.
• Enter pricing information daily into the pharmacy system.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (HIPAA, DEA, state pharmacy laws), maintain documentation, and support safe handling of controlled substances, thus reducing legal and compliance risks.
• Answer patients' questions within the scope of their knowledge (e.g., availability of medications, pricing) accurately.
• Prioritize task-based patients' needs and staffing requirements.
• Maintain focus and pay attention to all details pertaining to daily pharmacy tasks and ensure medication safety.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 6 months of customer service experience

Preferred

• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• Indiana State Pharmacy Technician License within 180 days from date of hire

SKILLS
Required

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate. It involves remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time as well as moving around the work environment. The position requires moving and assembling objects and placing objects on high and low shelving units and storage racks. The role requires the ability to detect details of objects and the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This is a temporary position.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$21.00 - $22.21 per hour, depending on certification status.

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.
Up to 29 hours per week across all part-time positions.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

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