Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee

1 week ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time
Job Summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work in our Acute Care, IV Ads Pharmacy. This position is under general pharmacist supervision and coordinates technical activities in dispensing areas. The successful candidate will work PM hours, with rotating weekends.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform inventory maintenance activities in satellites and dispensing areas, including emergency drug supplies.
  • Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications and maintain medication inventory levels according to established par levels.
  • Manage inpatient Epic In-Baskets, including printing labels for missing medications and preparing and packaging medications.
  • Deliver medications to patient care areas and return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed.
  • Ensure medication security is maintained when working in patient care unit medication rooms.
  • Maintain accurate controls and security regarding controlled substances, including inventory records.
  • Generate, review, and maintain records related to medication distribution and dispensing.
  • Utilize various equipment, including laminar flow hoods, computerized label printers, and pneumatic tube systems.
  • Maintain cleanliness of BSC and other equipment and the clean room in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Complete quality assurance activities and quality control records for documentation of appropriate sterile compounding processes.
  • Maintain competencies in proper sterile product preparation and utilize aseptic technique when preparing and manipulating sterile products.
  • Compound sterile products, including anti-neoplastic drugs in bulk supplies and single doses.
  • Maintain proper handling and worker safety precautions regarding medications that are considered hazardous or become hazardous upon waste.
  • Package and compound non-sterile products in bulk supplies and single doses.
  • Conduct and document monthly inspections of patient care areas.
  • Assist with on-the-job training of pharmacy students and new technicians.
  • Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances, including daily, weekly, and monthly inventories.
  • Refill AcuDose Medstations and follow proper procedures in picking correct medications to restock.
  • Assist pharmacist in conducting inspection of all medications stored on patient care unit.
Requirements
  • Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
  • National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Experience in the natural sciences or satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Experience working in an environment requiring accuracy.
  • Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction and experience handling challenging interactions in a work environment.
  • Prefer National Career Readiness Certificate at Silver Level.


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