Hospital Pharmacy Tech Trainee — Hands-on Learning

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee to learn under clinical pharmacists and assist in preparing and distributing medications while maintaining inventory and patient records. This role operates under supervision and does not perform duties requiring pharmacist judgment.

You'll support Pyxis operations, restock supplies, and help ensure accurate medication deliveries, documentation, and collaboration with pharmacists across hospital departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required prior to pharmacy technician trainee registration expiration date.
• Required to be registered with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to commencing employment.
• One to three years of previous pharmacy experience is preferred (or combination college and experience).
• Must be able to type accurately, and have basic knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Batch preparation, new dose preparation, stock preparations, Pyxis functions and department orders.
• Assists Pharmacist with filling physician orders, medication kits, trays, carts and floor stock requisitions.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations using aseptic techniques.
• Maintains adequate medication stock and restocks automated dispensing machines (Pyxis).
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas and returns unused medications to stock.
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications, and completes credits timely.
• Triages telephone calls professionally and manages workflow.

Education

High school diploma

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Registered with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Pyxis system

CERNER pharmacy systems

Job description

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee to learn under clinical pharmacists and assist in preparing and distributing medications while maintaining inventory and patient records. This role operates under supervision and does not perform duties requiring pharmacist judgment.

You'll support Pyxis operations, restock supplies, and help ensure accurate medication deliveries, documentation, and collaboration with pharmacists across hospital departments.