Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN Long Care Pharmacy

Pharmacist Assistant

Posting Monday-Friday rotating shifts: 8:30am-4:30pm, 9:00am-5:00pm, 10:30am-6:30pm. Rotating Saturday 8:30am-12:00noon. Rotating Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Pharmacist Assistant serves the Long Term Care Pharmacy in the technical functions of the practice of long term care pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care functions. An integral part of the pharmacy team, the technician transcribes prescriptions to the pharmacy dispensing system, bills insurance, packages and labels medications, assists with inventory control, and provides exceptional customer service to our patients.

Education Required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Certification and Registration Required:

1. Registration: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician Trainee or Certified Pharmacy Technician is required to be validated prior to commencement of employment per IA BOP Rules 657-3.3.

AND

2. Certification: National certification must be acquired and maintained from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or the Natiaonal Healthcareer Association prior to the expiration date of a Pharmacy Technician in Training registration.

OR

3. Registration: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist-Intern per Board of Pharmacy rules.

Experience Preferred:

1. Previous Long Term Care Pharmacy Technician Experience

2. Previous Retail Pharmacy Technician or Acute Care Pharmacy Technician experience

3. Previous retail/customer service experience

4. Previous experience in the medical field

Special Skills and Competencies:

Tact, diplomacy, accuracy, dependability and typing

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 graphic materials

Must be organized and detail oriented

Excellent customer service skills

Must follow all laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.