Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN

IHA; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and delivery across patient rooms and clinical areas. The role involves IV admixtures, stock management, and assisting pharmacists with audits and inspections.

The position requires national certification and Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration, with adherence to policies and safety standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED or national certification through NHA.
• PTCB certification is preferred; IA registration required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders.
• Delivers medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms and critical care areas.
• Restocks medications and IVs returned to the pharmacy.
• Assists with audits and unit inspections.
• Restocks automated dispensing machines; communicates stock needs.
• Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquids and solids for patients.
• Prepares IV admixtures including TPNs and chemotherapy IVs following procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and Trinity Health policies.

Skills

Medication preparation

IV admixtures

Stock management

Audits and inspections

Education

HS Diploma or GED

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

Mandatory Reporter abuse training

Tools

Automated medication dispensing machines

Unit inspections

Job description

Essential Functions

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

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Shift: Varied

Essential Functions

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. Restocks tackle 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.