Pharmacy Tech-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications and maintaining records. Responsibilities include sterile and non-sterile compounding, data entry, and ensuring accurate inventory and storage in a hospital environment.

The role operates under supervision of a registered pharmacist, with a focus on patient safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong math skills; some college coursework preferred.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy desirable; proficient with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill orders.
• Uses automation to ensure safe and accurate distribution and storage.
• Maintains accurate medication records and supports pharmacists.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Overview

Functions as a Pharmacy Technician as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications and maintaining accurate medication records. All duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

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

PROFESSIONALISM

• Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity
• Builds and maintains relationships with members of the health care team by placing an emphasis on open communication
• Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by promoting department morale
• Strives to ensure the success of the team as a whole over personal success
• Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and hospital system
• Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM
• Demonstrates a commitment to the improvement of patient care, customer satisfaction, and team member performance
• Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department

OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill medication orders
• Utilizes automation to assure safe and accurate distribution and secure storage of medications
• Compounds sterile medications in an appropriate clean room environment to assure a safe, accurate and sterile product, in accordance with facility, state, and federal laws and regulations (including USP 797 and 800)
• Demonstrates competency, precision, and accuracy in the preparation of compounded products
• Compounds non-sterile medications in an appropriate compounding area to assure a safe and accurate product in accordane with facility, state and federal laws and regulations (including USP 795)
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department and directing calls to appropriate personnel in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensures appropriate and adequate medication inventory by restocking, rotating stock, removing expired medications, packaging medications, and ordering supplies
• Accurately performs data entry for patient billing
• Ensures proper medication storage
• Maintains a neat, clean, orderly, and secure department

COMPLIANCE

• Ensures the appropriate preparation and distribution of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations
• Assures compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare
• Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-DM
• Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately
• Completes all competency and skills assessment requirements
• Participates in and completes pharmacy technician orientation

Qualifications

Education:

Must be high school graduate or equivalent. Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English. Must have strong math skills, with some basic algebra. Some college training preferred

Experience:

One year of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy desirable. Experience in a health care facility desirable. Proficient in using computer systems

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist-Intern (if enrolled in a college of pharmacy) with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, prior to the commencement of employment. Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other nationally recognized certification provider. Must maintain a current Iowa Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist-Intern registration and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Must provide a photocopies of renewal certificates to the Pharmacy Management Team prior to the expiration dates of current certificates.