Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II - Day Shift, Patient Impact

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II to support medication inventory management, preparation, and delivery under supervision of a pharmacist.

Applicants should have prior pharmacy experience and Iowa Board of Pharmacy CPT certification; duties include filling, labeling, dispensing, accuracy of inventory, aseptic technique, and assisting with sterile/non-sterile preparations according to USP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to meet job requirements.
• Active Iowa CPT certification required for the role.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fill, label, and deliver medications throughout the hospital and to off-site locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and expiration dates in pharmacy automation.
• Receive, un-pack, restock medications and supplies to appropriate locations.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile preparation following USP <795>, <797>, <800>.
• Assist with aseptic technique and training of new technicians as needed.
• Triages phone calls and manages detailed messages for the pharmacy team.
• Support inventory optimization and emergency fill procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmacology knowledge

Inventory management

Aseptic technique

Telephone triage

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Iowa Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pharmacy automation

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II to support medication inventory management, preparation, and delivery under supervision of a pharmacist.

Applicants should have prior pharmacy experience and Iowa Board of Pharmacy CPT certification; duties include filling, labeling, dispensing, accuracy of inventory, aseptic technique, and assisting with sterile/non-sterile preparations according to USP guidelines.