Acute Care Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Compounding

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, certified or trainee, to join the Acute Care IV Ads Pharmacy. Under pharmacist supervision, you will perform technical dispensing tasks, support sterile compounding, and assist in training staff.

Work hours 6:30 am–4:00 pm with alternating weekends. Candidates must be registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and either state certification (PTCB/NHA) or be enrolled in a technician

Qualifications

• Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire.
• National certification through PTCB or NHA; ongoing education requirements.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of post-high school experience or education in natural sciences or completion of an accredited technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory maintenance in satellites and dispensing areas.
• Review inventory for expired medications.
• Maintain inventory levels according to par levels.
• Handle inpatient Epic In-Baskets including labeling and documentation.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and return unused meds.
• Ensure medication security in patient care units and within controlled substances areas.
• Maintain records for medication distribution and dispensing.
• Operate laminar flow hoods, label printers, and automated dispensing equipment (Omnicell XT, MTS-350, Med Carousel).
• Assist pharmacist in training pharmacy students and new technicians.
• Manage narcotics inventories and restock Omnicell XT Medstations.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy technician certification or trainee program

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Omnicell XT

MTS-350

Med Carousel

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, certified or trainee, to join the Acute Care IV Ads Pharmacy. Under pharmacist supervision, you will perform technical dispensing tasks, support sterile compounding, and assist in training staff.

Work hours 6:30 am–4:00 pm with alternating weekends. Candidates must be registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and either state certification (PTCB/NHA) or be enrolled in a technician