Certified Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Hours:

This position will float throughout all of our outpatient pharmacies and will be in the weekend rotation.

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to the patient. An integral part of the pharmacy team the technician transcribes prescriptions to the pharmacy dispensing system bills insurance packages and labels medications assists with inventory control and provides exceptional customer service to our patients. (Unless specified each function is applicable to both certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainee).

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

A. Reports to: Retail Pharmacists Lead Retail Pharmacists Pharmacy Management

B.. Key Working Relationships: Pharmacists other technicians and pharmacy support staff pharmacy central billing staff nurses other clinic and hospital staff

C. Primary Customer Groups: Patients families and caregivers clinic staff

D. Age/Population of Patients Served: All

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• A. Greets and assists patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner

• B. Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike being a good listener and adjusting style as needed

• C. Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous friendly and caring manner

• D. Performs duties with flexibility adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers prioritizing workload accordingly

• E. Operates cash register accurately including cash credit card in store charges and payments on account

• F. Assists with all aspects of inventory control: ordering receiving stocking returning and additional drug inventory control duties including checking pharmacy stock shelves for outdated drugs and assisting with annual inventory counts of all products stocked in pharmacy including prescription non-prescription and supplies with a focus on stewardship

• G. Assists with invoice reconciliation and coding for finance

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician

• Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association

OR

• Registration: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist-Intern per Board of Pharmacy rules: Pharmacist-intern or intern means a person enrolled in a college of pharmacy or actively pursuing a pharmacy degree or as otherwise provided by the board who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining instruction in the practice of pharmacy from a preceptor pursuant to Iowa Code section 155A.6. Pharmacist-intern includes a graduate of an approved college of pharmacy or a foreign graduate who has established educational equivalency pursuant to the requirements of rule 657 4.7(155A) who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining practical experience as a requirement for licensure as a pharmacist in Iowa. Pharmacist-intern may include an individual participating in a residency or fellowship program in Iowa whether or not the individual is licensed as a pharmacist in another state

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.