Acute Care Pharmacy Technician (Trainee or Certified)

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, seeks a 50% Pharmacy Technician, Trainee or Certified to work in our Acute Care Central Pharmacy. Under general pharmacist supervision, you will assist dispensing activities and contribute to staff training.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, reviewing expiring medications, preparing and labeling doses, delivering to patient care areas, and safeguarding medications and controlled substances.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at hire.
• National certification (PTCB or NHA) required with ongoing CE.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of post-high school science experience or accredited tech program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inventory pharmacy supplies across satellites and dispensing areas.
• Review inventory for expired medications and par levels.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications; print discharge lists.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and retrieve unused meds.
• Ensure security of medications, including controlled substances.
• Assist with on-the-job training of students and new technicians.
• Perform narcotics and controlled substance inventories.

Skills

Inventory management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Pharmacy operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

PTCB or NHA certification

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

OmnicellXT Medstations

MTS-350

Med Carousel

Laminar flow hood

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, seeks a 50% Pharmacy Technician, Trainee or Certified to work in our Acute Care Central Pharmacy. Under general pharmacist supervision, you will assist dispensing activities and contribute to staff training.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, reviewing expiring medications, preparing and labeling doses, delivering to patient care areas, and safeguarding medications and controlled substances.