Pharmacy Tech

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in daily pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision. You will prepare and distribute medications to patients and care areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy.

The role requires Iowa Board registration as a technician or current pharmacy intern status, with a 12-month window to obtain certification. Day shift with full-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy-certified technician with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to transcribe and process medication orders and refills.
• Good computer and data-entry skills for pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives and transcribes new orders and refill authorizations.
• Prepares and packages medications for dispensing to patients.
• Delivers prescription orders to patient care areas under supervision.
• Performs data entry and verifies pharmacy information in the system.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assists in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, including preparation and distribution of medications to patients and patient care areas. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne

Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts

What you will do

• Receives and transcribes new orders and refill authorizations.
• Uses medication orders to identify, locate and pull appropriate quantity of medication needed.
• Prepares medication for dispensing.
• Packages medication order for delivery.
• Accurately requests refill authorizations from prescribers (or not applicable to I/P Tech).
• Delivers prescription orders to patients or patient care area under the direction of the
• Performs computer data entry and print functions.
• Gathers information required to prepare prescriptions and/or other pharmacy functions.
• Enters accurate and complete data into computer system.
• Verifies and maintains up-to-date information.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Certified Technician required within 12 months from registration with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician prior to starting employment
• OR as a Pharmacy Intern Registered with the State of Iowa at time of hire
• If driving, valid Iowa driver’s license.

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.