Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee FT Rotating

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than a doctor’s visit or a place to receive medical attention. The organization’s mission is to improve community health and help people stay well. MercyOne Dubuque is a leading hospital in the tri-state area, with services including cardiology, neonatal intensive care, cancer care, trauma services, inpatient rehabilitation, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, outpatient and community services, and skilled nursing care. It has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times for nursing excellence. Under pharmacist supervision, the Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee assists with pharmaceutical care for inpatients and outpatients ranging from premature newborns to geriatric patients. The role also provides educational and employee services to patients, guests, hospital staff, and medical staff at MercyOne Medical Center. Hours and shifts may vary. MercyOne colleagues receive competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the health system. MercyOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

Must be at least 17.5 years of age.
Register with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment.
Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within one year of employment; failure to pass within that period results in termination from the pharmacy technician trainee position.
Complete Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within six months of hire and every three years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Typing, clerical, and science background is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists and nurses with pharmacy-related patient issues and facilitate implementation of physician orders.
Perform dispensing functions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Prepare IV admixtures and other sterile preparations according to departmental policies.
Make regular medication deliveries to nursing units.
Process Unit Based Cabinet Refill Reports and promptly deliver or resupply medications to nursing units.
Answer and process incoming calls to the department.
Assist with department inventory procedures and processes.
Accurately process patient medication charges and credits in the pharmacy and/or hospital information system.
Provide educational and employee services to patients, guests, hospital staff, and medical staff.