Night-Shift Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee

MercyOne; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee to join the team. Under a pharmacist’s supervision, you will assist in pharmaceutical care for inpatients and outpatients, helping with education and staff support within MercyOne Medical Center.

The position involves dispensing functions, IV preparation, medication deliveries, inventory tasks, and collaboration with nursing staff. Evening hours and a strong focus on patient safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment.
• Must pass and maintain national pharmacy technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year.
• Mandatory Reporter Training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Must be at least 17.5 years old at start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and nurses with pharmacy-related issues and execute physician orders.
• Dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare IV admixtures and other sterile preparations.
• Deliver medications to nursing units and resupply as needed.
• Process unit-based cabinet refill reports and medication charges in the system.

Skills

Typing

Clerical

Science background

Interpersonal skills

Education

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days

National pharmacy technician certification within 1 year

Mandatory reporter training (Child & Dependent Abuses) within 6 months

Age 17.5+

Job description

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee to join the team. Under a pharmacist’s supervision, you will assist in pharmaceutical care for inpatients and outpatients, helping with education and staff support within MercyOne Medical Center.

The position involves dispensing functions, IV preparation, medication deliveries, inventory tasks, and collaboration with nursing staff. Evening hours and a strong focus on patient safety are essential.