Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee - Start Your Pharmacy Career

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

Job summary

Trinity Health's MercyOne Dubuque location is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will assist in pharmaceutical care for patients from newborns to geriatrics and support the pharmacy team on daily operations.

Expected to rotate shifts with day hours, you should have strong math skills, reliable communication, and the ability to work in a high‑accuracy environment. Training is provided; nationwide certification must be pursued within 1 year.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of pharmaceutical care under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Perform in a high accuracy environment while serving customers.
• Handle routine pharmacy tasks and customer interactions per MercyOne standards.
• Support pharmacy information system programs and daily operations.

Skills

Math calculations

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Iowa technician certification eligibility

Board of Pharmacy registration

On-the-job training awareness

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Trinity Health's MercyOne Dubuque location is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will assist in pharmaceutical care for patients from newborns to geriatrics and support the pharmacy team on daily operations.

Expected to rotate shifts with day hours, you should have strong math skills, reliable communication, and the ability to work in a high‑accuracy environment. Training is provided; nationwide certification must be pursued within 1 year.