Pharmacy Tech Trainee: Growth Path & Part-Time Hours

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque, IA is hiring a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee to assist in providing pharmaceutical care under pharmacist supervision. The role emphasizes math accuracy, strong customer service, and professional judgment.

This part-time, rotating shift position at West Campus runs 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Applicants must be 17+ and eligible for Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration; must pass the national technician certification within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older and eligible to sit for the national technician certification within 1 year of hire.
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to start of employment.
• Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of employment.
• Typing, clerical and science background are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Support the pharmacy team in accurate medication preparation and dispensing processes.
• Demonstrate professional judgment, perform math calculations, and utilize hospital pharmacy information systems.
• Schedule and workflow tasks may include rotating shifts at West Campus, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri.

Skills

Math calculations

Professional judgment

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Pharmacy systems familiarity

Education

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

National technician certification within 1 year

Typing/clerical/science background desirable

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque, IA is hiring a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee to assist in providing pharmaceutical care under pharmacist supervision. The role emphasizes math accuracy, strong customer service, and professional judgment.

This part-time, rotating shift position at West Campus runs 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Applicants must be 17+ and eligible for Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration; must pass the national technician certification within 1 year.