Pharmacy Tech Trainee

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Mason City, IA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications (unit dose and IV). Responsibilities include processing orders, refilling Pyxis, maintaining inventory, and triaging calls.

The shift is rotating, with 8-hour blocks, and full-time employment. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Iowa pharmacy technician registration (or trainee status) before starting, and national certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration with the State of Iowa as a pharmacy technician (or trainee) prior to starting position.
• National certification through an NCCA-accredited program; certification must be achieved within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare medication orders, including sterile and non-sterile compounds; process physician orders for timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with USP 795/797 and regulatory standards.
• Provide courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift

Position summary

The Pharmacy Technician prepares all medications, (unit dose and IV compounded products) for pharmacist check and ensures delivery to nursing unit for patient administration, refills pyxis units, prepares all floor stock requests, maintains the department’s inventory in a clean and orderly condition, requisitions supplies, processes departmental paperwork, and triages phone calls.

Shift: Rotating, 8-hour shifts

What you will do

• Learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and non-sterile compounds. processing physician medication orders to ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795 / 797.
• Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Registration: Registration with the State of Iowa as a pharmacy technician (or technician trainee if awaiting certification) prior to starting position within the pharmacy. AND Certification: National certification acquired through successful completion of any NCCA accredited pharmacy technician certification program. At least one sitting for examination must be within 9 months of hire, after achieving the required 500 hours to sit for the test. Achievement of certification must be no later than 12 months after hire

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.