Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Techician Trainee - Hospital Pharmacy - Full Time - Rotating

Pharmacy Technician

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Location: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - East Campus, Mason City, Iowa

Position Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician prepares all medications, (unit dose and IV compounded products) for pharmacist check and ensures delivery to nursing unit for patient administration, refills pyxis units, prepares all floor stock requests, maintains the department's inventory in a clean and orderly condition, requisitions supplies, processes departmental paperwork, and triages phone calls. No prior experience is necessary. Extensive on the job training will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred:

Completion of Pharmacy technician training course and/or Certification.

Certification and Registration:

Required:

• Following accepting position, registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician Trainee or Certified Pharmacy Technician is required prior to commencement of employment per IA BOP Rules 657-3.3.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification. National certification must be acquired and maintained from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or the National Healthcareer Association prior to the expiration date of a Pharmacy Technician in Training registration.

Special Skills and Competencies

• Tact, diplomacy, accuracy, dependability, computer and typing skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient in mathematical skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and dosages
• Must have acceptable accuracy in performing tasks of verbal and written communication, keyboard operation and computer skills, as well as interpretation and use of numerical and graphical materials.
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must follow all laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy
• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Position Purpose: The pharmacy technician trainee program trains individuals on all aspects of pharmacy and requires no previous experience. While studying towards certification, within limits of current training, and under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and general supervision of a Licensed Technician, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will:

• Learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and non-sterile compounds. processing physician medication orders to ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795 / 797.
• Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Currently in High School, High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.