Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee FT Days Caremor

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee to assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients from newborns through geriatrics under the supervision of a pharmacist. The role requires a moderate amount of independent judgment, advanced technical knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy. The trainee reports to the Lead Pharmacist or, in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor. The schedule involves rotating shifts and hours that may vary between two campuses. Listed hours are 8:00 AM–5:30 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Saturday. At least three months of on-the-job training is required; 12–24 months is usually needed to become proficient. MercyOne describes its mission as improving the health of its communities and offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age.
Must be eligible to sit for the national technician certification exam within one year of hire.
Must register with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy before starting employment.
Must pass the national technician certification test and maintain certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within one year of employment; failure to pass within that period results in termination from the pharmacy technician trainee position.
Must be competent and accurate with math calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and the metric system.
Must demonstrate professional judgment when dealing with pharmacy customers.
Must be competent and thorough in performing job functions for all age groups.
Must demonstrate satisfactory customer relations skills consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and expectations.
Must display behavior consistent with Pharmacy Citizenship Standards.
Must effectively use verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.
Must be competent with the hospital and pharmacy information system programs used by the pharmacy.
At least three months of on-the-job training is required to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Typing, clerical, and science background are desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics under a pharmacist’s supervision.
Perform job functions accurately and thoroughly for patients of all age groups.
Exercise professional judgment when dealing with pharmacy customers.
Use pharmacy and hospital information system programs.
Organize and prioritize work in an environment with multiple stress factors.
Provide customer service consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, expectations, and Pharmacy Citizenship Standards.
Meet Iowa Board of Pharmacy requirements for national technician certification within one year of employment.