Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Precise Med Dispensing

JobRx, Inc.; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

IPERS retirement

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Cherokee, IA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join the Iowa DHHS CMHI team. The role supports dispensing medications under a registered pharmacist in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include labeling, dosage calculations, maintaining records, and performing medication reconciliation. A PTCB/NHA certification or enrollment within one year is required, plus Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of technical work experience assisting a pharmacist in a hospital setting.
• Current Pharmacy Technician certification by PTCB or NHA, or obtain within one year.
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify medications, dosages, and dispense using accurate calculations.
• Package, label, transcribe, and perform quality checks using pharmacy software.
• Fill automated dispensing machines and maintain accurate records.
• Counsel and maintain patient medication profiles and health records.
• Conduct medication reconciliation for new admissions.

Skills

Medication dosage

Organization

Attention to detail

Safety and quality

Communication

Team independence

Pharmacy IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Hospital experience

Automated dispensing

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/NHA)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

JobRx, Inc. in Cherokee, IA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join the Iowa DHHS CMHI team. The role supports dispensing medications under a registered pharmacist in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include labeling, dosage calculations, maintaining records, and performing medication reconciliation. A PTCB/NHA certification or enrollment within one year is required, plus Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration prior to employment.