Certified Pharmacy Technician

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Mason City, IA to prepare and deliver medications and IV admixtures, stock supplies, and support audits and inspections. The role emphasizes compliance with federal/state laws and Trinity Health policies, with mandatory training completed within three months of hire.

Ideal candidates hold HS diploma or GED, Iowa Board registration, and PTCB certification, with additional certification required for reporting abuse training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• PTCB certification not required HS diploma
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire; proof required

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders.
• Delivers medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms, critical care areas, and other areas.
• Credits to the patient and restocks usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy.
• Assists pharmacists with audits and completes unit inspections.
• Restocks automated medication dispensing machines.
• Restocks cart inserts and inventory (crash carts, airway carts, latex carts) and completes check in/out.
• Communicates stock utilization and ordering needs.
• Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquids and solids for patients.
• Prepares IV admixtures including TPNs, chemotherapy IVs, IV piggybacks, and syringes.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and Trinity Health policies to ensure ethical, compliant behavior

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PTCB certification

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

Mandatory Reporter abuse training (within 3 months)

Job description

Employment Type:Full time

Shift:Rotating Shift

Description:

Shift: Varied

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Prepares medication orders.

Deliversmedications and IV admixtures to patient rooms, critical care areas, and other ancillary areas.

Credits to the patient andrestocks usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy.

Assiststhe pharmacists with audits and completes assigned unit inspections.

Restocksautomated medication dispensing machines.

Restockstackle boxes and cart inserts (crash carts, airway carts, latex carts), andcompletescheck in/out process.

Communicates stockutilizationand ordering needs.

Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure.

Prepares IV admixtures including TPNs, chemotherapy IVs, IV piggybacks, and syringes following strictly described, specific policies and procedures.

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 proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA.

PTCB nationally certified technicians do NOTrequireHS diploma or GED.

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire andproof of.

Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

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.