Senior Pharmacy Technician, Certified - Storeroom

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician, certified, under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager. The role coordinates dispensing activities, maintains inventory, and delivers medications to patient care areas while ensuring security and proper handling of hazardous medications.

Minimum eligibility includes Pharmacy Board registration, national certification (PTCB or NHA), a high school diploma, and four years of related experience or education.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at time of hire.
• Must have national certification through PTCB or NHA and maintain ongoing education.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of four years of post-high school science education or four years’ experience as pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed.
• Maintain proper handling and security for controlled substances and related records.
• Generate, review and maintain records related to medication distribution and dispensing.
• Maintain proper handling safety precautions regarding hazardous medications or waste.
• Communicate with patients and health care personnel per guidelines.
• Assist in training hospital externship students and other learners.
• Maintain area orderliness and cleanliness; conduct monthly inspections.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered with Pharmacy Board

PTCB or NHA certification

Tools

Windows-based computer programs

Job 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 Careintends to hireat either the Pharmacy Technician, Traineeclassification, 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 foror 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 orderliness and 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.

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-oriented work environment
• Knowledge of windows‑based computer programs

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar 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].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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