Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Storeroom 100%

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee, to support the storeroom operations in Iowa City. The role involves inventory maintenance, expiring med reviews, bulk distribution, and delivering medications to patient care areas under supervision of the Supply Chain Manager.

Starting times between 7:00 and 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. Applicants may qualify as Trainee or Certified Technician, with certification required within one year.

Qualifications

• Hospital setting experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory maintenance.
• Team-oriented and detail-focused work style.
• Familiarity with Windows-based software.
• High school diploma; pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and review expirations.
• Operate bulk distribution machinery.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas; return unused meds.
• Ensure medication security and proper storage in care areas.
• Document safety issues and participate in monthly inspections.
• Assist in training hospital externship/clinical students.
• Maintain area cleanliness and comply with department policies.

Skills

Hospital experience

Inventory maintenance

Team environment

Detail-oriented

Windows-based programs

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy (expect certification within 1 year)

Tools

Windows-based computer programs

Job description

Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Storeroom 100%

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Certified or Trainee to join our team. This position is under general supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, the pharmacy technician for the medication storeroom coordinates and performs as necessary the technical activities of dispensing areas. Starting times are between 7:00 am -8:00 am, Mon-Fri.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Duties to include:

Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance

Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications.

Operate machinery required for bulk distribution of medications.

Maintain inventory at appropriate levels according to established par levels when available.

Deliver medications to patient care areas, return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed

Ensure that medication security is maintained when working in the patient care unit medication rooms. This includes the integrity of security (door/lock etc…), security of medications inside the medication room (controlled substances locked properly), medications inside room are stored correctly (properly dated and refrigerated is needed).

Maintain accurate controls and security regarding controlled substances both in and out of the pharmacy area, including inventory records regarding preparation and delivery to patient care areas and dispensing.

Maintain proper handling and proper worker safety precautions regarding medications that are considered hazardous (antineoplastic medications) or medications that become hazardous upon waste (EPA designated waste).

Communicate with the general-public, patients and other health care personnel in accordance with established departmental guidelines.

Perform tasks as assigned by the pharmacist, technician supervisor or Senior Certified technician.

Maintain area orderliness and cleanliness.

Conducts and documents monthly inspections of patient care areas.

Assist in the training of hospital externship students and clinical clerkship rotations students or College of Pharmacy students or any other approved students or visitors.

Perform other position expectations required of all department staff as outlined in department policies and procedures and/or material covered in staff training and/or orientation.

Communicate all patient and worker safety issues to management as efficiently as possible. Complete Patient Safety Net (PSN) reports if unsafe situations arise either within or outside of the pharmacy.

• Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience
  • Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences OR
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
• All pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment, unless their Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration has been extended by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. In such cases, the technician may continue to work under trainee status, in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board and Iowa Code.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences OR
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with inventory maintenance activities
• Experience working in team a environment
• Experience working in a detail-oriented work environment
• Knowledge of windows based computer programs

Position and Application details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Teresa Walker at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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