Pharmacy Technician Trainee: Day Shift, Career Growth

Trinityhealth; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support pharmaceutical care under supervision of a pharmacist. You will assist in patient care, perform calculations, and help with pharmacy operations in a hospital setting.

The role requires accuracy, basic math skills, and the ability to work with patients of all ages. Training is provided; schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM with Saturday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older and eligible to sit for the national technician certification exam within 1 year of hire.
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to start of employment.
• Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics.
• Tasks require a moderate amount of independent judgement, an advanced level of technical knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be competent with hospital and pharmacy information system programs that pharmacy utilizes.
• Schedule: 40 hours/week; Mon-Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.

Job description

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support pharmaceutical care under supervision of a pharmacist. You will assist in patient care, perform calculations, and help with pharmacy operations in a hospital setting.

The role requires accuracy, basic math skills, and the ability to work with patients of all ages. Training is provided; schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM with Saturday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.