Pharmacy Technician-Retail / LTC | PRN | Heritage Partner Pharmacy

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Health in West Burlington, IA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to support pharmacists with clerical tasks, medication preparation, and drug distribution. This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy, security, and patient safety.

Under supervision, you will verify prescriptions, maintain patient profiles, handle labeling, stocking, and customer assistance. Certification through the Iowa Board is required within one year; prior pharmacy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions and verify information for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Answer phones and respond to questions or requests.
• Prepack bulk medicines, label and affix labels.
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to prescriptions.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas; sterilize glassware.
• Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
• Assist customers by answering questions or directing them to the pharmacist.
• Receive and store incoming supplies; check stock against invoices; inform supervisors of shortages.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician certification (Iowa Board)

Nationally certified

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $18.89 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: Variable

Job Description:

Works under direct supervision of pharmacists performing clerical tasks, drug distribution activities, computerized order entry, and other medication management duties as authorized by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiner’s laws, rules and regulations. Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, and count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications. May review and document patient’s arrival medication assuring appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy.

What you will do

• Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
• Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas, and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
• Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
• Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) High school graduate Required
• Pharmacy experience Preferred
• Computer experience Preferred

Additional Requirements:

• The Certified Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be required to have this certificate upon hire and are required to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate within 1 year of hire, both issued by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
• If a Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate is already obtained by the date of hire, issued by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, the Certified
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee certification is not necessary.
• Maintains valid licensure/certification/registration through the Iowa Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Registered by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
• Nationally certified required within one year of hire if not already certified (at employee’s expense).
• May require additional competencies based on accreditation, including Specialty Pharmacy.

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.