Acute Care Pharmacy Technician (Certified or Trainee)

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician (certified or trainee) for the Acute Care Satellite Pharmacy. Under supervision, you will perform dispensing-related activities, maintain inventory, and support sterile compounding in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include Iowa Board registration, national certification or trainee status, and completion of a pharmacy technician program or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at hire time.
• National certification through PTCB or NHA, with ongoing CE.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of post-high school science experience or completion of an accredited technician program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory in satellites and dispensing areas including emergencies.
• Review inventory for expired medications and adjust par levels.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and handle returns.
• Support sterile compounding and aseptic technique in the clean room.
• Assist with training of pharmacy students and new technicians.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Education

PTCB certification

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

High school diploma

Tools

AcuDose Medstations

RemStar

Med Carousel

Laminar flow hood

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician (certified or trainee) for the Acute Care Satellite Pharmacy. Under supervision, you will perform dispensing-related activities, maintain inventory, and support sterile compounding in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include Iowa Board registration, national certification or trainee status, and completion of a pharmacy technician program or equivalent experience.