Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee PRN
About The Position
MercyOne is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Technician Trainee. As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, while studying towards certification, within limits of current training, and under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and general supervision of a Licensed Technician, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and non-sterile compounds, and process physician medication orders to ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered. The role also ensures all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795 / 797, and provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Currently in High School, High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Registration with the State of Iowa as a pharmacy technician (or technician trainee if awaiting certification) upon hire and prior to starting position within the pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification: National certification must be acquired and maintained from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or the National Health career Association prior to the expiration date of a Pharmacy Technician in Training registration.
- Basic aptitude for 8th grade math along with good written and verbal communication will be assessed at the initial interview.
Nice To Haves
- Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist or Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Responsibilities
- Learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and non-sterile compounds.
- Process physician medication orders to ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered.
- Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795 / 797.
- Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
- Complete ASHP didactic learning modules as assigned.
- Achieve a passing score on all quizzes and test related to ASHP didactic learning.
- Complete all experiential learning activities as assigned.
- Provides customer service to medical professionals.
- Follows all policies and procedures to allow for effective and efficient patient care.
- Actively participate in department daily huddles.
- Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
- Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
- Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Complete the 400 hours of training program.
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- full benefits package
- opportunity for growth throughout the system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
