Intern Pharmacy Floor Technician

Trilogy Health Services•Urbandale, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since its founding in 1997, Trilogy has been dedicated to improving long-term care for residents and providing a rewarding environment for its team members. The company has been recognized as a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. The Intern Pharmacy Floor Technician role involves assisting with the measurement, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording of medication amounts and dosages according to prescription orders, all under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician as required by State regulatory requirements.
Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Receives written prescription or refill requests. Ensures and verifies that information is complete and accurate.
Prepacks for the floor bulk medications, fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels.
Answers telephones, responds to questions or requests. Directs inquires as needed to various departments.
Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Assists facilities/departments by answering basic questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
Establishes or maintains patient profiles, including lists of medications by individual patients.
Orders, labels, and counts stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enters inventory data into computerized pharmacy systems.
Receives and stores incoming supplies, verifies quantities against invoices, checks for outdated medications in current inventory and informs supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
Assists with special projects as needed.
Minimal travel including overnight stay as necessary.
Supports location, departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the Company.
Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.
Responsible for uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.
Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules and standards.