Pharmacy Technician-Retail / LTC | PRN | Heritage Partner Pharmacy

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

9d•$19

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of pharmacists to perform clerical tasks, drug distribution activities, computerized order entry, and other medication-management duties authorized by Iowa Board of Pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations. Prepares medications under a pharmacist’s direction and may measure, mix, count, label, and record medication amounts and dosages. May review and document a patient’s arrival medication to help assure the appropriate dose, route, frequency, and duration of therapy. The position has variable scheduled hours and is PRN.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; high school graduate required.
Maintain valid licensure, certification, or registration through the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
Be registered by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
If not already nationally certified, obtain national certification within one year of hire at the employee’s expense.
If hired as a Certified Pharmacy Technician Trainee, obtain the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate within one year of hire. If already holding that certificate by the hire date, trainee certification is not necessary.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy experience preferred.
Computer experience preferred.
Additional competencies may be required based on accreditation, including Specialty Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Answer telephones and respond to questions or requests.
Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Clean and help maintain equipment and work areas, and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
Price and file filled prescriptions.
Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to a pharmacist for medication information.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check current inventory for outdated medications, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.