Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Trainee FT Nights 7on/7off

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than a doctor’s visit or a place to go when medical attention is needed. Its mission is to improve the health of communities by helping people stay well as well as treating illness. MercyOne Dubuque is a leading hospital in the tri-state area. It offers a comprehensive cardiology center, a level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center, a trauma center, inpatient rehabilitation, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and outpatient and community services. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times. Under a pharmacist’s supervision, the inpatient pharmacy technician trainee assists in providing pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients, from premature newborns through geriatric patients. The trainee also helps provide educational and employee services to patients, guests, hospital staff, and medical staff. The schedule is full-time nights, with 10-hour shifts on a 7-on/7-off rotation. MercyOne colleagues receive competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the 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 old.
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

Work with and assist pharmacists and nurses on 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 department phone calls.
Assist with department inventory procedures and processes.
Accurately process patient medication charges and credits in the pharmacy and/or hospital information system.
Assist in providing educational and employee services to patients, guests, hospital staff, and medical staff.