Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

IHA; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving eastern Iowa. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will assist Clinical Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and keeping patient records.

Qualifications include National Pharmacy Technician Certification and registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, 1–3 years of experience preferred, ability to type accurately, and basic computer skills in a

Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Must be registered with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy before commencing employment.
• One to three years of previous pharmacy experience (or combination college and experience) is preferred.
• Must be able to type accurately, have basic knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are useful in preparing or assisting with preparation of orders.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure and distribute medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies
• Enhance the quality of care of delivery of care and effective operation of the department
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

Skills

Typing accuracy

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Summary At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Pharmacy Technician!

As a Pharmacy Technician at MercyOne, you will assist Clinical Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications and maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient records in Pharmacy. These duties require skill and training but does not include making clinical judgments that require a pharmacist professional judgment. Certified Pharmacy Technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Ages of patients served range from neonatal to geriatric.

• Procure and distribute medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols


• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies


• Enhance the quality of care of delivery of care and effective operation of the department


• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

Schedule

• 40 hrs a week


• Rotating weekends


• Rotating holidays

General Requirements

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required


• Required to be registered with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy before commencing employment


• One to three years of previous pharmacy experience (or combination college and experience) is preferred


• Must be able to type accurately, have basic knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations


• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are useful in preparing or assisting with preparation of orders


• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment

Education

• High school diploma required

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.