Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee PT East Campus

At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit home health care orthopedics retail pharmacies palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services.

MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nations most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee.

As a Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee at MercyOne Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics.

Tasks require a moderate amount of independent judgement an advanced level of technical knowledge and a high degree of accuracy

Schedule:

• Rotating shifts and hours may vary
  • East campus open 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; M - F
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat - Sun

General Requirements:

• Must be competent and accurate with performing math calculations involving addition subtraction multiplication divisions percentages fractions and the metric system.
• Must demonstrate the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with pharmacys customers.
• Must be competent and thorough in performing job functions to all age groups.
• Must display satisfactory customer relation skills consistent with Mercys mission values and expectations.
• Must display behavior consistent with Pharmacy Citizenship Standards.
• Must effectively utilize verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to organize prioritize and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.
• Must be competent with all hospital and pharmacy information system programs that pharmacy utilizes.

Education:

• Must be 17 years of age or older and eligible to sit for the national technician certification exam within 1 year of hire.
• Typing clerical and science background are desirable.
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to start of employment.
• Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of employment. If unable to pass the test within 1 year of employment the employee will need to be terminated from the pharmacy technician trainee position.

Note: A minimum of three months of on the job training is required to perform the job; 12-24 months is usually required to become proficient.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.