Pharmacy Support Assistant (PRN)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental and health insurance

401K matching

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Pharmacy Support Assistant to join the Outpatient Pharmacy/Mail team in Cedar Rapids. This role focuses on supporting daily operations, inventory management, labeling, and medication workflow to ensure accurate, timely patient care.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and strong service skills, with responsibilities including data entry, storage, and coordination of pharmacy supplies for efficient processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience (Preferred).
• Registered as a pharmacy support person with the Board of Pharmacy (Required within 30 days of hire).
• Valid driver’s license required when operating a vehicle for work-related duties (Required upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Support receipt, storage, organization, and overall management of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Perform inventory checks, restock shelves, and assist with supply tracking and ordering.
• Assist pharmacists and technicians with labeling, packaging, and preparation of medications and materials.
• Accurately enter prescription and patient data while maintaining compliant pharmacy records and documentation.
• Provide professional customer service while maintaining clean, organized pharmacy workspaces and supporting medication pickup and delivery activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Shift: As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8 Hour Shifts - Rotating weekends and holidays
• Job ID: 186441

• Area of Interest: Patient Care
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Outpatient Pharmacy/Mail
• Shift: As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8 Hour Shifts - Rotating weekends and holidays
• Job ID: 186441

Overview

Join a fast-paced, team-driven pharmacy where accuracy, organization, and great service come together to support safe, high-quality patient care. As a Pharmacy Support Assistant, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes force that helps keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

This role is perfect for someone who loves details, thrives in structured environments, and takes pride in keeping things organized and on track. You’ll play an important part in day-to-day pharmacy operations through hands-on support with inventory, administration, and medication workflow—helping the team deliver exceptional care every day.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Support receipt, storage, organization, and overall management of pharmaceutical supplies
• Perform inventory checks, restock shelves, and assist with supply tracking and ordering
• Assist pharmacists and technicians with labeling, packaging, and preparation of medications and materials
• Accurately enter prescription and patient data while maintaining compliant pharmacy records and documentation
• Provide professional customer service while maintaining clean, organized pharmacy workspaces and supporting medication pickup and delivery activities

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience (Preferred)

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Registered as a pharmacy support person with the Board of Pharmacy (Required within 30 days of hire)
• Valid driver’s license required when operating a vehicle for work-related duties (Required upon hire)