Pharmacy Tech Trainee

MercyOne Medical Group; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Northwood, IA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications (unit dose and IV compounded) for pharmacist review and delivery to nursing units. The role supports inventory, floor stock requests, and triages calls in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include learning medication order preparation, ensuring regulatory compliance (USP 795/797), and delivering courteous service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• State registration as Iowa Pharmacy Technician (or trainee) before starting.
• National certification through an NCCA-accredited program; sit for test within 9 months; certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare medication orders, including sterile and non-sterile compounds.
• Ensure work meets regulatory standards for Pharmacy, Automation, Billing, and Inventory.
• Provide courteous, timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Skills

Pharmacy tech knowledge

Sterile & non-sterile compounding

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Iowa Pharmacy Technician registration

NCCA-accredited certification program

Job description

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

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.