Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN

MercyOne Medical Group; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Iowa is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to prepare and deliver medications, including IV admixtures, and to support pharmacists with audits and stocking duties. The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards and efficient inventory control.

Candidates must meet state Board of Pharmacy requirements, and nationally certified technicians may be required to hold an NHA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA.
• PTCB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders.
• Delivers medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms and other areas.
• Credits to the patient and restocks usable meds/IVs returned to the pharmacy.
• Assists pharmacists with audits and unit inspections.
• Restocks automated medication dispensing machines.
• Restock carts and inventory and complete check in/out.
• Communicates stock utilization and ordering needs.
• Prepares IV admixtures including TPNs, chemotherapy IVs, and syringes.

Education

HS Diploma or GED (NHA)

PTCB certification

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Shift: Varied

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Prepares medication orders.
• Delivers medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms, critical care areas, and other ancillary areas.
• Credits to the patient and restocks usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy.
• Assists the pharmacists with audits and completes assigned unit inspections.
• Restocks automated medication dispensing machines.
• Restock stacks, boxes and cart inserts (crash carts, airway carts, latex carts), and completes check in/out process.
• Communicates stock utilization and 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 procedures in order to ensure 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 NOT require HS diploma or GED.

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

• 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.

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.