Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding & Patient Care

Community Health Center; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and maintaining sterile environments in hospital and retail settings. You will enter prescriptions, label meds, and communicate with patients and providers while upholding safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will have a PTCB certification, high school diploma, and experience with prescription filling. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PTCB or equivalent certification as required by state regulations.
• Experience with order entry and prescription filling in a pharmacy setting.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication safety protocols.
• Ability to operate fax machines and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter prescription orders into the pharmacy system and verify patient information.
• Fill and label prescriptions following established protocols and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain fax machines and other communication tools to coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Perform sterilization procedures to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Assist pharmacists in inventory management and restocking medications.
• Provide courteous and respectful service to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and retail pharmacy regulations and sterility requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of prescriptions and pharmacy activities for auditing and quality control.

Skills

Order entry

Prescription filling

Pharmacy operations

Medication safety

Fax machines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Community Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and maintaining sterile environments in hospital and retail settings. You will enter prescriptions, label meds, and communicate with patients and providers while upholding safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will have a PTCB certification, high school diploma, and experience with prescription filling. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for patient care.