FULL TIME PHARMACY TECH - CERT

Pellahealth; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellahealth is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to join our hospital pharmacy team in Iowa. The role supports pharmacy operations, including dispensing medications, inventory control, audits, and financial transactions, under licensed pharmacists.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, national certification (PCTB or NHA), Iowa licensure within one year, and at least two years of hospital pharmacy experience, with strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• National certification through PCTB or NHA.
• Iowa Board of Pharmacy license within one year of employment.
• At least two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Distribute pharmaceuticals and perform inventory control.
• Complete compliance audits and financial transactions.
• Provide customer service and maintain pharmacy records.
• Collaborate with licensed Pharmacists as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Empathetic listening

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school graduate

National Certification (PCTB or NHA)

Iowa Pharmacy Technician license within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Schedule: 0730-1700 M-F, 34 hours/week (4 days @ 8.5 hours)

Weekend Rotation: Every 4th weekend, Hours 0800-1200 Saturday and Sunday

JOB SUMMARY:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is responsible for providing pharmacy services including, but not limited to, distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, completing compliance audits and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The CPhT works as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of licensed Pharmacists.

The CPhT is required to utilize and enhance their knowledge and competency while performing technical functions within the pharmacy.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school graduate
• National Certification through PCTB or NHA
• Licensed with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician within one year of employment.
• At least two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others.
• Ability to communicate well verbally. Must work effectively as a member of a team.
• Computer literacy and functional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel is required.
• Must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and meet satisfactory motor vehicle record requirements.
• Must maintain and provide proof of his/her own auto insurance policy
• Technical skills associated with duties listed within this job description. Must be competent in all assigned areas.
• Must demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills as required for this position.

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