Pharmacy Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Job Purpose:

Provides technical support in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to clients of MercyOne Medical Center. Technical support includes the preparation and delivery of medications and sterile products, stocking and ordering of drugs and other products. Technical work is performed under continual supervision of a licensed pharmacist or Certified Pharmacy Technician.

What you will do:

• Attends didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the Certified Pharmacy Technician course curriculum.
• Adheres to attendance requirements.
• Receives training in the inpatient, outpatient, and medication history pharmacy departments and observes other specialized pharmacy technician duties
• Prepares patient medication orders in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy settings
• Delivers medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms, critical care areas, and other ancillary areas.
• Charges and credits to the patient and restocks usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy.
• Utilizes and restocks automated medication dispensing machines (robot, acudose, and pyxis)
• Checks medication expiration dates and completes assigned unit inspections

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered with the State of Iowa as a Tech in Training within the first week of employment.
• Pharmacy Tech Trainee will be required to complete the 400 hours of training program and obtain PTCB certification within one year

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.