Certified Pharmacy Technician

Trinity Health • Northwood, IA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to the patient. An integral part of the pharmacy team, the technician transcribes prescriptions to the pharmacy dispensing system, bills insurance, packages, and labels medications, assists with inventory control, and provides exceptional customer service to our patients. (Unless specified each function is applicable to both certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainee).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA. PTCB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire and proof of.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.
• OR Registered Pharmacist-Intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
• Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly
• Operates cash register accurately, including cash, credit card, in store charges and payments on account
• Assists with all aspects of inventory control: ordering, receiving, stocking, returning, and additional drug inventory control duties, including checking pharmacy stock shelves for outdated drugs and assisting with annual inventory counts of all products stocked in pharmacy including prescription, non-prescription, and supplies with a focus on stewardship
• Assists with invoice reconciliation and coding for finance
• Ensures that pharmacists are providing all patient counseling, consultation, and any other activities that involve professional judgment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees