Senior Pharmacy Technician, Certified - Storeroom

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care seeks a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician, certified, to join our team. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and coordinates dispensing activities in the medication storeroom.

Hours are 8-hour shifts between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This role requires registration with the Iowa Pharmacy Board, national certification (PTCB or NHA), a high school diploma or equivalent, and possibly four years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at time of hire.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory maintenance and monitor for expired medications.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and ensure proper security of medications, including controlled substances.
• Maintain accurate records related to medication distribution and dispensing.
• Maintain area cleanliness and orderly storage of medications and supplies.
• Assist in training hospital externship students and clinical clerkship rotations.
• Adhere to safety guidelines for handling hazardous medications and waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Description

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician, certified to join our team This position is under general supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, the pharmacy technician for the medication storeroom coordinates and performs as necessary the technical activities of dispensing areas. This position will work the following hours; 8-hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. Monday - Friday.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Duties to include:

• Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance
  • Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications.
  • Operate machinery required for bulk distribution of medications.
  • Maintain inventory at appropriate levels according to established par levels when available.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas, return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed
  • Ensure that medication security is maintained when working in the patient care unit medication rooms. This includes the integrity of security (door/lock etc...), security of medications inside the medication room (controlled substances locked properly), medications inside room are stored correctly (properly dated and refrigerated is needed).
• Maintain accurate controls and security regarding controlled substances both in and out of the pharmacy area, including inventory records regarding preparation and delivery to patient care areas.
• Generate, review and maintain (includes filing) appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing.
• Maintain proper handling and proper worker safety precautions regarding medications that are considered hazardous (antineoplastic medications) or medications that become hazardous upon waste (EPA designated waste).
• Communicate with the general-public, patients, and other health care personnel in accordance with established departmental guidelines.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the pharmacist, technician supervisor or senior certified technician.
• Maintain area orderlinessand cleanliness.
• Conducts and documents monthly inspections of patient care areas.
• Assist in the training of hospital externship students and clinical clerkship rotations students or College of Pharmacy students or any other approved students or visitors.
• Perform other position expectations required of all department staff as outlined in department policies and procedures and/or material covered in staff training and/or orientation.
• Communicate all patient and worker safety issues to management as efficiently as possible. Complete Patient Safety Net (PSN) reports if unsafe situations arise either within or outside of the pharmacy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
2. National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
3. High school diploma or the equivalent.
4. Any combination of four years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences or four years of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with inventory maintenance activities
• Experience working in team environment
• Experience working in a detail‑orientated work environment

Position and Application details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Teresa Walker at [e-mail].