Pharmacy Technician - Certified

Job Description

Job Description

An excellent opportunity to work in a long term care pharmacy. Multiple FT positions available. Experienced owners will provide a dynamic non-retail environment with no nights or holidays.  We offer a highly competitive wage structure and benefits package. Must be a certified pharmacy technician in the state of Iowa or eligible to become certified. See job description below. Please e-mail or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Summary:

Assists with drug preparation, dispensing, and data entry under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification: PTCB or State of Iowa certified technician or ELIGIBLE TO BECOME CERTIFIED.

Experience: Long-term care experience preferred but not required.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Types prescription information to produce labels.
• Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
• Packages medications for dispensing and for delivery.
• Communicates with nursing center personnel and other customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
• Performs other tasks assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to operate personal computers and/or computer terminals.
• Skilled in performing detailed work.
• Ability to recognize and identify patient medications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person