Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II- Pharmacy

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II to perform technical and clerical duties for the hospital pharmacy. Responsibilities include filling medication orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards. Candidates should have relevant pharmacy experience and certifications.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $2500

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician required before employment.
• National certification from PTCB or NHA required.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers patient-specific medication orders.
• Maintains accurate inventory of medications.
• Packages bulk medications into unit doses.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Associates in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 9618 External Applicants are eligible for up to $2500 sign on bonus! This job supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital unit dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for filling patient-specific medication orders and automated dispensing machines with unit dose medications, delivering medications to the nursing unit, prepackaging bulk medications into unit dose packages, retrieving data from the computer system, and preparing intravenous medications. Job Duties
Maintains a working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy. Accurately and efficiently fills, labels, and delivers medications and assists in maintaining accurate inventory in automation, including to offsite locations. Assists in receiving, un-packaging, sorting, and restocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies into their appropriate locations. Routinely checks pharmaceutical expiration dates, replacing or properly disposing of outdated and unusable medications. Refills automated dispensing machines to prescribed par levels and fills stock outs in a timely manner. Packages medications into unit dose from bulk supply and ensures that packages meet quality standards. Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages. Keeps pharmacy automation areas clean, neat, well-organized, and continuously flowing. Fills emergency kits and carts with medications accurately and in a timely manner. Carries out basic calculations required for the preparation of compounded medications. Maintains a sterile environment within all ISO 5 environments. Documents cleaning per policy. Properly disposes of all materials used in the preparation of compound sterile products. Prepares all non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous medications according to recipes, policies and procedures, and in compliance with USP , , and . Completes and documents monthly unit inspections. Maintains a working knowledge of and complies with pharmacy policy and standards of work and the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the distribution of medications; including those related to processing controlled substances. Oversees accurate preparation of medications in accordance with standards for Tech-Check-Tech, if applicable. Responsible for intra-departmental communication and promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives. (This includes working in different pharmacy department areas (e.g., HPCC, Inpatient, Employee Pharmacy, Hiawatha) as necessary to meet patient care and business needs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to operate basic computer applications. Ability to calculate dilution and dosing problems. Ability to operate a variety of automation.
Professional Experience
At least 18 years of age, required Twelve months of pharmacy experience, preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent, required. Pharmacy Technician Diploma, preferred. Associates in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), or Bachelor of Science (BS), preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee prior to the first day of employment required. Nationally certified by an accredited technician certification board sufficient to qualify for IBOP Registration Status, required. Currently accredited boards are the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Valid Drivers License required. Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least age 18 required. Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle Record.

About the company

656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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