Inpatient Pharmacy Tech: Precision Meds & Patient Care

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS Retirement

Education Assistance

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking an inpatient Pharmacy Technician to assist with preparation and dispensing of medications under supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities include filling unit dose cassettes, delivering to nursing units, refilling cabinets, and preparing compounded medications and IV solutions while adhering to USP 797 and NIOSH policies. The role requires strong math, data entry, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• You must register as a Pharmacy Technician with the Iowa Board within 90 days.
• Successful completion of the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Fill unit dose medication cassettes using computer refill lists.
• Deliver and exchange cassettes per schedule.
• Refill automated dispensing cabinets and run department reports.
• Prepare compounded medications and IV solutions.
• Admix chemotherapy agents as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with USP 797 and NIOSH.

Skills

Typing 35 WPM

Data entry

Math aptitude

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Iowa Pharmacy Technician registration within 90 days

CPHT completion within 18 months

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking an inpatient Pharmacy Technician to assist with preparation and dispensing of medications under supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities include filling unit dose cassettes, delivering to nursing units, refilling cabinets, and preparing compounded medications and IV solutions while adhering to USP 797 and NIOSH policies. The role requires strong math, data entry, and communication skills.