Pharmacy Assistant

2 days ago

Cedar Rapids, United States Guardian Pharmacy Full time

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Right Dose Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Why Right Dose Pharmacy? We're reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We're About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 10A -630P EVERY 3RD-4TH WEEKEND 9A-3P

Assists in general pharmacy duties as directed, may be asked to assist in various positions throughout the pharmacy as needed. Duties may include the filling of medications in correct packaging according to home preference, without error, and in a timely manner.

Attributes Required:

  • Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
  • Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
  • Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Essential Job Functions (include the following):
  • Assist in filling medication orders
  • Prioritizes work to ensure prescriptions are filled per delivery schedule
  • Pull labels at regular intervals to keep workflow moving
  • Sort and scan all orders to the correct tote
  • Monitor the delivery dashboard to ensure all prescriptions due on the next run have been scanned and all workflow steps completed.
  • Perform checks on each tote to ensure the manifest accurately reflects the contents of the tote.
  • Return medications to shelf routinely throughout the day
  • Assist in quarterly physical inventory process
  • Communicate any issues with the Director, Pharmacy Operations in a timely manner.
  • Serve as back-up fill tech or cycle stager as directed by management as business needs require
  • Use appropriate auxiliary labels when needed
  • Provide assistance to other packing line technicians when appropriate
  • Arrange delivery totes according to appropriate routes
  • Sort checked medications into route-specific groups
  • Write up delivery manifests for supplemental medications when necessary
  • Place delivery manifests, supplemental medications, and drug monographs into correct totes
  • Prepare controlled medications for delivery by placing them into bags, as directed
  • Maintain clean and orderly scanning area, by keeping supplies, totes, and medications arranged in a logical and practical manner
  • Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Education and/or Certifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
  • Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
  • Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
  • Great attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
  • Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Work Environment:
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Flexible Schedule Required: 8-hour shift
  • Hours of operation are subject to change based on the needs of the pharmacy
What We Offer:

Emotional well-being and physical health are important, which is why our employees receive a generous benefits package and a work culture that supports our core value of, "Treat others as you would like to be treated."

Compensation & Financial
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match (1)
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (1), (2)
  • Multiple health plan options including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA eligible plans
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Dental and Vision plans
  • Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
  • Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance
  • Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time Off
  • Paid holidays and sick days
  • Generous vacation benefits based on years of service


(1) Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment

(2) Full-time employees only, excluding EAP which is available to all Guardian employees

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren't "cookie cutter." That's why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients' needs.

Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.

Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today's dynamic business environment.

At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.

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