Night Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care & Sterile Prep

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (trainee or certified) to support acute care dispensing under pharmacist supervision. The role covers inventory, dispensing, sterile compounding, and narcotics control across multiple units.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, preparing sterile products, restocking OmnicellXT Medstations, and assisting with training and audits.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate ratios & proportions for pharmaceutical needs.
• Experience with inventory maintenance activities.
• Experience working in team environment.
• Experience working in detail-oriented work environment.
• Knowledge of Windows-based computer programs.
• Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory maintenance in satellites and dispensing areas including emergency drug supplies.
• Review medication inventory for expired medications.
• Maintain inventory levels according to par levels when available.
• Manage inpatient Epic In-Baskets including labeling, dosing, documentation, and discharge lists.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and return unused meds.
• Ensure medication security and proper storage in medication rooms.
• Maintain controls for controlled substances and related inventory records.
• Generate and file dispensing records (Forms 127P, 131).
• Use OmnicellXT Medstations, MedCarousel, and related dispensing equipment.
• Maintain clean room and equipment; adhere to aseptic procedures.
• Prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique.
• Package and compound non-sterile products.
• Conduct monthly inspections of patient care areas.
• Assist with training of pharmacy students and new technicians.
• Perform narcotics inventories and restock orders; coordinate with manager.
• Assist restocking OmnicellXT Medstations.
• Assist pharmacist with inspections of medications.

Skills

Inventory maintenance

Detail oriented

Team environment

Healthcare experience

Windows programs

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma

Accredited pharmacy technician training program

Tools

OmnicellXT Medstations

MTS-350

Med Carousel

Laminar flow hood

Pneumatic tube system

Epic In-Baskets

Job description

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (trainee or certified) to support acute care dispensing under pharmacist supervision. The role covers inventory, dispensing, sterile compounding, and narcotics control across multiple units.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, preparing sterile products, restocking OmnicellXT Medstations, and assisting with training and audits.