Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee | Start Pharmacy Career

MercyOne Medical Group; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist, assisting in pharmaceutical care for inpatients and outpatients across age groups.

This role involves IV preparation, dispensing support, and coordinating medication deliveries within MercyOne Dubuque. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, customer service, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 17.5 years of age or older.
• Typing, clerical and science background desirable.
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment.
• Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Works with and assists pharmacists and nurses with pharmacy related issues for patients and facilitates the implementation of physician orders.
• Performs dispensing functions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepares IV admixtures as well as any other sterile preparation encountered in pharmacy according to departmental policies.
• Makes regular deliveries of medications to nursing units.
• Processes Unit Based Cabinet Refill Reports and promptly delivers / resupplies medications to the nursing units.
• Answers and processes incoming phone calls to the department.
• Assists with department inventory procedures and processes.
• Processes patient medication charges and credits accurately into pharmacy and / or hospital information system.

Education

Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment

Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of employment

Typing, clerical and science background desirable

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist, assisting in pharmaceutical care for inpatients and outpatients across age groups.

This role involves IV preparation, dispensing support, and coordinating medication deliveries within MercyOne Dubuque. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, customer service, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.