Pharmacy Tech PT

Regional Health Services of Howard County • Clinton, IA

360d

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community's largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Pharmacy Tech. As a Pharmacy Tech at MercyOne, you will assist Clinical Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications and maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient records in Pharmacy. These duties require skill and training but does not include making clinical judgments that require a pharmacist professional judgment. Certified Pharmacy Technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Ages of patients served range from neonatal to geriatric.

Requirements

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Required to be registered with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy before commencing employment.
• One to three years of previous pharmacy experience is preferred (or combination college and experience).
• Must be able to type accurately and have basic knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are useful in preparing or assisting with preparation of orders.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain the drug inventory.
• Maintain patient records in Pharmacy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED