IRL- Pharmacy Technician, Certified

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician, Certified at Iowa River Landing Pharmacy plays a crucial role in drug distribution and control for outpatient and clinic patient dispensing. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the technician prepares patient-specific and batch sterile products, including hazardous medications, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position also involves providing customer service, managing prescription orders, and maintaining inventory, all while adhering to established guidelines and protocols.

Requirements

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences or satisfactory completion of an accredited Pharmacy technician training program.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform ratio/proportion equations.
• Experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory maintenance activities.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction.
• Prefer National Career Readiness Certificate at Silver Level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specific and batch sterile products including hazardous medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform daily cleanroom maintenance activities including cleaning and decontamination of hoods according to SOP.
• Provide patient/customer service at Triage and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare personnel.
• Receive and screen prescriptions for completeness and check for prescription readiness.
• Conduct interviews with patients to collect and record necessary profile information.
• Triage prescriptions to the appropriate team based on workflow patterns.
• Answer telephone lines and triage phone calls per established policies and procedures.
• Enter prescriptions and patient profile information into the computer system accurately.
• Fill and refill prescriptions, ensuring accuracy in labeling and packaging.
• Prepare prescriptions for mailing and shipping according to established policies.
• Perform inventory maintenance activities including drug inventories and audits as requested.
• Conduct audits in patient care clinic areas for compliance with medication security and storage.
• Assist in the on-the-job training of new technicians and coordinate activities with team members.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees