Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee Cascade PT Days

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne in Dubuque is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee. You will assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients across ages, under supervision. The role requires math accuracy, strong communication, and professional judgment.

Scheduling is 16 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8:30–5) with Saturday mornings. A path to national certification is outlined, with Iowa licensure steps. Minimum age 17 and Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration are required, with completion of national

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic math calculations including percentages and fractions with accuracy.
• Must exercise professional judgement in dealing with pharmacy customers.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients under supervision.
• Schedule: 16 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:30-12:30.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance with pharmacy procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism and pharmacy citizenship in interactions with customers.

Skills

Math proficiency

Professional judgement

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Age 17+

Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration

National technician certification within 1 year

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee

As a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee at MercyOne, reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor. 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.

Schedule: 16/hours a week Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Saturday 8:30-12:30

General Requirements

• Must be competent and accurate with performing math calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisions, percentages, fractions and the metric system.
• Must demonstrate the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with pharmacy’s customers.
• Must be competent and thorough in performing job functions to all age groups.
• Must display satisfactory customer relation skills consistent with Mercy’s mission, values and expectations.
• Must display behavior consistent with Pharmacy Citizenship Standards.
• Must effectively utilize verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.
• Must be competent with all hospital and pharmacy information system programs that pharmacy utilizes.

Education

• Must be 17 years of age or older and eligible to sit for the national technician certification exam within 1 year of hire. Typing, clerical and science background are desirable.
• 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. If unable to pass the test within 1 year of employment, the employee will need to be terminated from the pharmacy technician trainee position.

Note: A minimum of three months of “on the job” training is required to perform the job; 12-24 months is usually required to become proficient.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.