Certified Pharmacy Technician - Casual -

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with pharmacy department activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. The role follows written procedures and guidelines, triages and prioritizes medication requests, processes orders, and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate. The technician manufactures, packages, and labels drug products and performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms, excluding chemotherapy and other specialty solutions unless appropriately trained and instructed. Duties include preparing labels and control records, visually inspecting parenteral solutions, and documenting quality control. The role supports an institutional drug distribution system, including use of dispensing and compounding automation, reviewing medication orders in the pharmacy computer system, preparing and delivering medications, and following recordkeeping and dispensing procedures for controlled substances and non-formulary drugs. The technician also manages pharmacy and patient care unit workflows, supports inventory, communicates pending issues and transactions, participates in training new employees, and works effectively with the health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting patient rights. This is a casual/PRN position at Methodist Jennie Edmundson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Work is on an as-needed basis and hours may vary. The stated schedule includes one weeknight shift from 4:30–9:00 and one weekend shift, either 7:00–3:30 or 12:30–9:00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old and have no current drug or alcohol addiction or convictions for a drug-related misdemeanor or felony.
Registration with the work state as a Pharmacy Technician (RPHT.NE) or certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPHT.IA) required at the start of employment.
For Iowa trainees, obtain CPHT.IA within one year of trainee registration.
Obtain certification through a board-approved state or national pharmacy technician certification program (CPHT) within 12 months of state registration.
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in basic chemistry, arithmetic, basic algebra, reading, and writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, and the public.
Basic Microsoft Outlook and Word skills.
Ability to interpret and evaluate medication requests for referral to the pharmacist.
Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to patient needs without prompting.
Ability to meet medium-work weight demands: exert up to 50 pounds of force alone or up to 100 pounds with assistance from a second person.

Nice To Haves

Some hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate medication issues and pending transactions to the pharmacy team and staff for completion.
Triage medication requests, prioritize them, process orders, and notify the pharmacist as appropriate.
Perform sterile compounding, including low- and medium-risk competency workflows, aseptic technique, labeling, visual inspection, and quality-control documentation.
Manufacture, package, and label drug products as needed.
Manage central pharmacy and patient care unit workflows, including unit-dose areas, Omnicell pending orders and loads, and medication credits and returns.
Use pharmacy dispensing and compounding automation and equipment, including the carousel and unit-dose packager.
Review medication orders in the pharmacy computer system and prepare medications for patients.
Operate the controlled substance system and complete associated paperwork in accordance with controlled-substance policies.
Complete crash carts and other kits or trays, such as perfusion and anesthesia kits, before the end of the shift.
Complete orders through delivery and perform visual inspections while staffing.
Safely handle and deliver hazardous drugs.
Answer telephone calls professionally and complete necessary follow-up.
Follow established pharmacy policies and procedures, safety alerts, and customer service expectations.
Maintain sufficient inventory of medications and supplies in pharmacy areas.
Participate in training and orientation of new pharmacy employees and supportive personnel.
Interact effectively with members of the health care team, maintain patient confidentiality, and respect patients’ rights.