Certified Pharmacy Technician Rotating

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Mason City seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and delivery on rotating shifts. You will assist pharmacists, stock supplies, and prepare IV admixtures following policies to ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, pursue national certification, and be registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA.
• PTCB nationwide certification may be possible without HS diploma in some paths.
• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders and delivers medications and IV admixtures.
• Restocks medications and IVs and assists audits and unit inspections.
• Maintains automated dispensing machines and communicates stock needs.
• Compounds and labels extemporaneous products; ensures compliance with laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NHA certification pathway

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

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 andrestocksusable 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.