Pharmacy Technician

UnityPoint Health•Waterloo, IA

17d

About The Position

Pharmacy Technician UnityPoint – Allen Hospital Inpatient, Allen Hospital Retail Pharmacy, & Prairie Parkway Retail Pharmacy Full Time, Part Time, or As Needed (PRN); Schedules vary by role and location and may include daytime, evening, and rotating weekend shifts. Full-time positions are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus! The Pharmacy Technician is accountable for supporting safe and efficient pharmacy operations across retail and inpatient pharmacy settings. This role assists pharmacists with medication preparation, dispensing, distribution, inventory management, and customer service while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of the departments policies and guidelines

Responsibilities

Participates in Tech Product Verification, completes Omnicell rounds, and monitors/maintains automated dispensing systems.
Prepares and compounds sterile and non-sterile medications according to USP standards and performs reconstitutions as required.
Completes accurate medication history reconciliations and supports medication preparation and delivery to nursing and ancillary units.
Fills unit dose medications, operating room and anesthesia machine medications, and manages narcotic pulls and deliveries.
Performs monthly nursing unit checks, outdate reviews, and restocks crash carts, kits, and stroke boxes.
Processes floor stock orders, refill requests, admission/discharge/transfer labels, and assists with inventory and wholesaler ordering.
Maintains quality and safety standards by documenting refrigerator temperatures, answering/triaging calls, and troubleshooting Omnicell equipment.