Bedside Pharmacy Tech: Discharge Meds & Home Transition

MercyOne; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa Medical Center in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Full-time Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

You will deliver filled prescriptions to patients at bedside prior to discharge, coordinate with healthcare teams for hospital-to-home transitions, and maintain knowledge of applicable laws and organizational policies to ensure ethical, compliant practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA.
• PTCB nationally certified technicians do NOTrequireHS diploma or GED.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire and proof of.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Function as a meds to beds pharmacy technician to deliver filled prescriptions directly to patients' bedside prior to discharge.
• Facilitate the transition from hospital to home by managing the prescription process, including collecting history, processing insurance, coordinating with healthcare teams, and reduced the need for post-discharge pharmacy stops.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Education

National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

High School Diploma or GED (if not nationally certified)

Job description

MercyOne Central Iowa Medical Center in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Full-time Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

You will deliver filled prescriptions to patients at bedside prior to discharge, coordinate with healthcare teams for hospital-to-home transitions, and maintain knowledge of applicable laws and organizational policies to ensure ethical, compliant practice.