Pharmacy Services Tech (EGH)

Company Name: Beacon Health System
Location: Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Science

Job Overview

Beacon Health System is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Pharmacy Services Tech (EGH) to join our team in Elkhart, Indiana. This Full-time, Entry-Level to Mid-Level role offers a vital opportunity to directly contribute to the efficient and safe delivery of pharmaceutical services within a dynamic hospital pharmacy setting.

As a Pharmacy Services Tech, you will play a multifaceted role, encompassing inventory management, sterile compounding, chemotherapy preparation, and patient assistance program support. You will leverage your excellent math and computer skills, knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, and commitment to accuracy to ensure timely and precise medication dispensing. If you are a proactive and compassionate professional with strong attention to detail, eager to make a tangible impact on patient care, Beacon Health System invites you to apply for this essential role in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Science.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Place drug orders accurately with wholesalers and manufacturers.
• Compare packing slips with invoices and purchase orders, meticulously verifying details.
• Receive and store orders in the proper location, ensuring optimal inventory management.
• Scan orders to check barcodes using Cerner system.
• Notify Pharmacy Clinical Analyst Pharmacist of new inventory items promptly.
• Fill out wholesaler accountability forms and diligently follow up on problems.
• Keep files up-to-date and organized for easy access.
• Obtain “out of stock” items from alternate sources to ensure medication availability.
• Proactively manage drug shortages, seeking solutions and communicating impacts.
• Add items to BD Cato and maintain the drug inventory database accurately.
• Process returnable goods and outdates for credit efficiently.
• Maintain correct shelf tags and organized shelves for clear inventory.
• Process recall items immediately and according to established protocols.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet hospital demand.
• Pull medication and controlled substances accurately from Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) reports.
• Fill ADC, utilizing safety stock and entering expiration dates, and remove expired medications.
• Check return bins and for discrepancies at each ADC fill.
• Fill and label new orders with proper priority, ensuring timely delivery.
• Stock ADC by new upload, maintaining system synchronization.
• Pick up and process credits, ensuring financial accuracy.
• Maintain 5S of technician work areas and complete daily checklists.
• Work collaboratively with Pharmacy Clinical Analyst Pharmacist to maintain the BD Cato program.
• Train associates on BD Cato and establish standard work for chemotherapy compounding.
• Compound all admixtures, piggybacks, and chemotherapy following standard work, under pharmacist supervision, using aseptic technique and USP 797 guidelines.
• Fulfill daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements strictly per USP 797 guidelines.
• Check refrigerators for IVs and discard outdated IVs; maintain cleanliness of the clean room.
• Stock clean room and place supply orders in P2P system.
• Follow daily production PARs for compounded/batched items.
• Prepare new orders and apply a double check system for accuracy.
• Ensure completion of all online records/logs (CQI).
• Deliver STAT IV solutions promptly for urgent patient needs.
• Mix chemotherapy utilizing closed transfer safety devices for safety.
• Serve as process owner for training other pharmacy associates in the Infusion Center.
• Interview participants for eligibility in medication assistance programs.
• Successfully utilize software for enrollment in assistance programs.
• Possess familiarity with eligibility guidelines for various programs.
• Serve as an advocate and community education resource for medication assistance.
• Develop systems for coordinating paperwork for expediting enrollment.
• Employ an approachable, informative, and compassionate demeanor in all interactions.
• Work collaboratively with EGH departments, community agencies, and other organizations.
• Communicate effectively with pharmaceutical representatives.
• Effectively interact with the physician community.
• Use software applications and data tracking for reports and documentation.
• Be responsible for reports to demonstrate outcome measures.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for received medications.
• Report credit info to patient accounts accurately.
• Maintain records of medications received for assistance programs.
• Complete standard work for monthly outdate inspection and cleaning.
• Complete quarterly maintenance of ADC in Infusion Center.
• Answer telephone courteously.
• Orient new technicians, providing comprehensive guidance.
• Attend meetings, read minutes/emails, staying informed.
• Fulfill duties as an inpatient technician as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Entry-Level to Mid-Level (1-2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience required).
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Required Skills:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • National Pharmacy Tech Certification.
  • Indiana Pharmacy Tech License.
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
  • National Pharmacy Tech Certification in Compounded Sterile Preparation (required within the first 6 months).
  • Excellent math skills.
  • Computer skills including WORD and EXCEL, fax machine, order entry equipment.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical medication assistance programs, medical office procedures, day-to-day hospital pharmacy operations.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of inventory control (logging receipt, storage, tracking use of medications).
  • Interpersonal skills (interacting effectively and maintaining positive working relationships).
  • Ability to effectively communicate with, document, and verify confidential information.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy, prioritize workload, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience placing drug orders with wholesaler and manufacturers.
  • Skilled in comparing packing slips with invoices and purchase orders.
  • Proficient in receiving and storing orders in proper location.
  • Experience scanning orders to check barcodes (Cerner).
  • Ability to notify Pharmacy Clinical Analyst Pharmacist of new inventory items.
  • Proficient in filling out wholesaler accountability form and following up on problems.
  • Skilled in keeping files up-to-date and organized.
  • Ability to obtain ‘out of stock’ items from alternate sources.
  • Experience managing drug shortages.
  • Proficient in adding items to BD Cato and maintaining drug inventory database.
  • Skilled in processing returnable goods and outdates for credit.
  • Proficient in maintaining correct shelf tags and organized shelves.
  • Experience processing recall items.
  • Skilled in maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
  • Proficient in pulling medication and controlled substances from Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) reports.
  • Skilled in filling ADC, utilizing safety stock and entering expiration dates, removing expired medications.
  • Proficient in checking return bin and for discrepancies at each ADC fill.
  • Skilled in filling and labeling new orders with proper priority.
  • Proficient in stocking ADC by new upload.
  • Skilled in picking up and processing credits.
  • Proficient in maintaining 5S of technician work areas and completing daily checklists.
  • Experience working with Pharmacy Clinical Analyst Pharmacist to maintain BD Cato program.
  • Skilled in training associates on BD Cato and establishing standard work for chemotherapy compounding.
  • Ability to compound all admixtures, piggybacks, and chemotherapy following standard work, under pharmacist supervision, using aseptic technique and USP 797 guidelines.
  • Proficient in fulfilling daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements per USP 797 guidelines.
  • Skilled in checking refrigerator for IVs and discarding outdated IVs; maintaining cleanliness of clean room.
  • Proficient in stocking clean room, placing supply orders in P2P.
  • Skilled in following daily production PARs for compounded/batched items.
  • Proficient in preparing new orders and applying double check system.
  • Skilled in ensuring completion of all online records/logs (CQI).
  • Ability to deliver STAT IV solutions.
  • Skilled in mixing chemotherapy utilizing closed transfer safety devices.
  • Proven experience as process owner for training other pharmacy associates in Infusion Center.
  • Skilled in interviewing participants for eligibility in medication assistance programs.
  • Proficient in successfully utilizing software for enrollment.
  • Familiarity with eligibility guidelines for various programs.
  • Experience serving as advocate and community education resource.
  • Skilled in developing system for coordinating paperwork for expediting enrollment.
  • Ability to employ approachable, informative, and compassionate demeanor.
  • Experience working collaboratively with EGH departments, community agencies, and other organizations.
  • Skilled in communicating with pharmaceutical representatives.
  • Ability to effectively interact with the physician community.
  • Proficient in using software applications and data tracking for reports and documentation.
  • Responsible for reports to demonstrate outcome measures.
  • Skilled in ensuring appropriate documentation for received medications.
  • Proficient in reporting credit info to patient accounts.
  • Skilled in maintaining records of medications received for assistance programs.
  • Proficient in completing standard work for monthly outdate inspection and cleaning.
  • Skilled in completing quarterly maintenance of ADC in Infusion Center.
  • Ability to answer telephone courteously.
  • Skilled in orienting new technicians.
  • Proficient in attending meetings, reading minutes/emails.
  • Skilled in fulfilling duties as an inpatient technician.
  • Previous experience in a similar position in a hospital pharmacy with experience in sterile compounding and chemotherapy compounding and purchasing knowledge/experience (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Elkhart County community agencies and resources (preferred).
  • Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with low-income populations (preferred).

Salary and Benefits

Beacon Health System offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Pharmacy Services Tech (EGH) position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your experience, qualifications, and specific expertise in hospital pharmacy operations. We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our valued team members. Beyond your salary, Beacon Health System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and retirement planning options.

Working Conditions

This is a Full-time, On-site position located in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. You will primarily work within a hospital pharmacy setting, which includes sterile compounding clean rooms. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, excellent math skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will regularly interact with pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, and patients (for assistance programs), requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role involves physical tasks such as receiving and storing orders and moving medications. You will be expected to adhere strictly to all safety protocols, including aseptic technique and USP 797 guidelines.

Why Work with Us

At Beacon Health System, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a dedicated community of caregivers committed to enhancing the health and well-being of those we serve. Joining us as a Pharmacy Services Tech (EGH) means becoming a vital part of a system that values Healthcare excellence, precise Pharmaceutical services, and the application of Science in patient care.

You’ll be empowered to contribute directly to medication safety, inventory control, and patient access programs, gaining invaluable experience in a complex hospital pharmacy. We offer a supportive environment where your accuracy, problem-solving skills, and commitment to compassionate service are highly valued. If you are a driven Pharmacy Technician seeking a challenging role where your contributions make a tangible impact on daily hospital operations and patient outcomes, Beacon Health System offers an excellent opportunity for your career growth.