Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by performing a variety of technical duties related to medication inventory management, preparation, and delivery under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is an introductory position for applicants with no previous pharmacy technician experience or are not currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age, required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners as an Iowa Board of Pharmacy Technician Trainee (prior to commencing work in a secured pharmacy department), required.
• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners as a Certified Pharmacy Technician prior to expiration date listed on IBOP Technician Trainee license/registration, required.
• A minimum of one pharmacy technician certification exam attempt must occur within 6 months of hire date.
• If the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners extends the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration, the employee must obtain registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners as a Certified Pharmacy prior to the expiration of the extension or within 90 days from the date of extension, whichever comes first.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record.
• Motor vehicle record will be reviewed as part of the background check prior to hire or transfer.
• Ability to operate basic computer applications.
• Ability to calculate dilution amounts, medication doses, basic inventory calculations within the pharmacy technician scope.
• Ability to read and interpret small writing.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and frequently walk short distances over an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to concentrate on a task when multiple things are happening around you.
• Ability to perform technical and precise actions with your hands when preparing medications.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes of medications and bend frequently to shift medications to storage locations.
• Ability to push medication carts throughout the hospital during medication delivery times.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to complete them efficiently and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with no previous pharmacy technician experience or are not currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Applicants with previous work experience in a pharmacy setting and are currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and comply with pharmacy policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern the distribution of medications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and comply with pharmacy policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern the handling of controlled substances.
• Accurately and efficiently fill, label, and deliver medications throughout the hospital and to off-site locations.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts and expiration dates in pharmacy automation.
• Responsible for receiving, un-packaging, sorting, and restocking of medications and supplies into appropriate locations.
• Routinely check medication and supply expiration dates and product integrity.
• Responsible for proper disposal of expired or unusable medications.
• Refill automated dispensing machines to par levels and complete emergency fills in a timely manner.
• Package medications into unit dose from bulk supply and ensure that packages meet quality standards.
• Appropriately triage phone calls and take detailed phone messages.
• Maintain clean, neat, well-organized working areas throughout the pharmacy department.
• Assist with the preparation of emergency kits and carts with medications.
• Able to perform basic calculations required for the preparation of compounded medications or optimization of inventory management systems.
• Responsible for conducting all required cleaning and performing correct aseptic technique when working in the non-sterile and sterile preparation areas.
• Responsible for preparing all non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous medications according to recipes, policies, procedures to maintain compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> regulations.
• Complete a thorough assessment and correctly document monthly inspections of medication storage areas.
• Responsible for building relationships and working effectively as part of a team to ensure the pharmacy department meets all patient care goals.
• Able to communicate effectively and navigate conflict with pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals.
• Able to work weekends and designated holidays based on a pharmacy department rotation.
• Able to be on call for overnight shift hours as needed based on a pharmacy department rotation.
• Able to work overnight shift hours as needed based on a pharmacy department rotation.
• Responsible for training new pharmacy technicians and assisting when the pharmacy department hosts students or other visitors.
• Assist in the formation and updating of departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow Mercy's safety guidelines, carry out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly report any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Benefits

• Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
• Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer.
• We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED