Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Storeroom 100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician at either the Trainee or Certified classification, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications. The technician works in the medication storeroom under the general supervision of the Supply Chain Manager and coordinates and performs technical activities for dispensing areas. Starting times are between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The role includes maintaining medication inventory, operating machinery used for bulk medication distribution, delivering and returning medications, and preserving medication security in pharmacy and patient-care areas. The technician also handles controlled-substance records and security, follows required precautions for hazardous medications and waste, communicates with patients, the public, and healthcare personnel, and helps maintain clean and orderly work areas. Other duties include monthly inspections of patient-care areas, assisting with student and visitor training, reporting safety issues, and completing Patient Safety Net reports when unsafe situations arise. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be considered for the Certified Technician classification, the Trainee Technician classification, or both. A resume is required for interview consideration and must be uploaded and marked as a “Relevant File.” The posting may be filled after its minimum seven-calendar-day posting period. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references may be requested later in the recruitment process.

Requirements

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.
Certified Technician: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire.
Certified Technician: National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Certified Technician: Meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
Trainee Technician: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire.
Trainee Technician: Become certified within one year of employment unless the Iowa Board of Pharmacy extends trainee registration; any continued trainee work must comply with Board guidelines and Iowa Code.
Upload a resume and mark it as a “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Experience with inventory maintenance activities.
Experience working in a team environment.
Experience working in a detail-oriented work environment.
Knowledge of Windows-based computer programs.

Responsibilities

Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance and review medication inventory for expired medications.
Operate machinery required for bulk distribution of medications.
Maintain inventory at appropriate levels according to established par levels when available.
Deliver medications to patient-care areas and return medications that are no longer needed.
Maintain medication security in patient-care medication rooms, including door and lock integrity, controlled-substance security, and proper medication storage, dating, and refrigeration.
Maintain accurate controls and security for controlled substances inside and outside the pharmacy, including inventory records for preparation, delivery, and dispensing.
Follow proper handling procedures and worker-safety precautions for hazardous medications, including antineoplastic medications, and medications that become hazardous waste, including EPA-designated waste.
Communicate with the general public, patients, and other healthcare personnel in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Perform tasks assigned by a pharmacist, technician supervisor, or Senior Certified Technician.
Maintain area orderliness and cleanliness.
Conduct and document monthly inspections of patient-care areas.
Assist in training hospital externship students, clinical clerkship students, College of Pharmacy students, and other approved students or visitors.
Perform other duties required of department staff under department policies, procedures, training, and orientation.
Communicate patient and worker safety issues to management as efficiently as possible.
Complete Patient Safety Net (PSN) reports when unsafe situations arise within or outside the pharmacy.