Pharmacy Technician: Sterile & Non‑Sterile Meds Pro

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications under supervision, ensure accurate medication records, and support daily pharmacy operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards, and collaboration with the health care team; prior hospital or retail pharmacy experience and CPhT certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be high school graduate and able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong math skills; some college training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill medication orders.
• Utilizes automation to assure safe and accurate distribution and secure storage of medications.
• Compounds sterile medications in an appropriate clean room environment per USP 797 and 800.
• Compounds non-sterile medications in an appropriate compounding area per USP 795.
• Maintains a neat, clean, orderly, and secure department; data entry for patient billing.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Computer systems

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications under supervision, ensure accurate medication records, and support daily pharmacy operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards, and collaboration with the health care team; prior hospital or retail pharmacy experience and CPhT certification are preferred.