Pharmacy Floor Technician - PRN

Trilogy Health Services•Urbandale, IA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Floor Technician assists with measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording medications and dosages according to prescription orders under the direction of a Pharmacist. The role supports a long-term care pharmacy serving senior living communities, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and patient care. It also supports departmental and company objectives and requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician qualification as required by state regulatory requirements.
Exemplary computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, stretch, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and business associates.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive written prescriptions and refill requests and verify that the information is complete and accurate.
Prepare bulk medications for the floor, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
Answer telephones, respond to questions or requests, and direct inquiries to the appropriate departments.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Assist facilities and departments by answering basic questions, locating items, or referring medication-related questions to the pharmacist.
Establish or maintain patient profiles, including individual medication lists.
Order, label, and count medication, chemical, and supply stock; enter inventory data into computerized pharmacy systems.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check inventory for outdated medications, and inform a supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Travel minimally, including overnight stays as necessary.
Support location and departmental goals and the overall objectives of the company.
Comply with laws, regulations, ethical standards, and company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
Maintain cleanliness and safety.
Perform duties with a friendly, positive, team-oriented approach and maintain professional and technical competencies.
Communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and other business associates.