Pharmacy Tech - Training, Day-1 Benefits & Growth

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Long- and short-term leave

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations. You will participate in didactic and clinical training, prepare medication orders, and assist with IV admixtures and dispensing processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Iowa Tech in Training registration, and completion of 400 hours with PTCB certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered with the State of Iowa as a Tech in Training prior to starting employment.
• Pharmacy Tech Trainee will be required to complete the 400 hours of training program and obtain PTCB certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Attend didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the Certified Pharmacy Technician course curriculum.
• Adhere to attendance requirements.
• Receive training in the inpatient, outpatient, and medication history pharmacy departments and observe other specialized pharmacy technician duties.
• Prepare patient medication orders in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy settings.
• Deliver medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms, critical care areas, and other ancillary areas.
• Charge and credit to the patient and restock usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy.
• Utilize and restock automated medication dispensing machines (robot, acudose, and pyxis).
• Check medication expiration dates and complete assigned unit inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Iowa Tech in Training

PTCB certification within 1 year

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations. You will participate in didactic and clinical training, prepare medication orders, and assist with IV admixtures and dispensing processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Iowa Tech in Training registration, and completion of 400 hours with PTCB certification within one year.