Pharmacy Technician

UIHC HEALTHCARE; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UIHC HEALTHCARE in Iowa City, IA is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists by accurately preparing and dispensing medications under supervision. You will process orders, label, package, and keep workstations organized while contributing to safe, efficient pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities include inventory management, stock rotation, expiration checks, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure timely delivery of medications to patients and care units.

Qualifications

• Foundational pharmacy knowledge and experience to support accurate medication preparation and dispensing.
• Processing prescriptions, labeling, and handling medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Experience with inventory control, stock monitoring, organization, and expiry management.
• Strong customer service to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process medication orders, label and package medications, and maintain organized workstations and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels, rotating products, checking expiration dates, and reporting supply needs.
• Provide courteous customer service by answering questions within scope and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Operate pharmacy systems and follow safety and regulatory guidelines to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Prescription processing

Inventory control

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Accredited pharmacy tech program

Pharmacy technician certification/registration

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Company Description

UIHC HEALTHCARE is a medical practice organization based at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, serving patients across the region with comprehensive healthcare services. The company operates within a large academic and clinical environment, offering opportunities to work alongside experienced medical professionals. Team members benefit from exposure to a broad range of patient needs and pharmacy services. UIHC HEALTHCARE emphasizes quality care, patient safety, and collaborative practice. The organization offers a structured setting where healthcare professionals can grow their skills and contribute to patient-centered care.

Role Description

The Pharmacy Technician is a part-time, on-site role located in Iowa City, IA. This position supports licensed pharmacists by accurately preparing and dispensing prescriptions under appropriate supervision and in accordance with established protocols. Day-to-day responsibilities include receiving and processing medication orders, labeling and packaging medications, and maintaining organized workstations and storage areas. The role involves assisting with inventory control by monitoring stock levels, rotating products, checking expiration dates, and reporting supply needs. The Pharmacy Technician also provides courteous customer service by answering questions within scope, coordinating with clinical staff, and helping ensure timely medication delivery to patients and care units. Additional duties may include operating pharmacy systems, following safety and regulatory guidelines, and contributing to a safe and efficient pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational pharmacy knowledge and experience, including Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technicians skills, to support accurate medication preparation and dispensing.
• Ability to work with Prescription-related tasks, such as processing orders, labeling, and handling medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Experience with Inventory Control, including stock monitoring, organization, and adherence to storage and expiration requirements.
• Strong Customer Service skills to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Current pharmacy technician certification or registration in accordance with Iowa state requirements, or eligibility to obtain it within a specified timeframe.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort using pharmacy information systems and electronic health records.