Certified Pharmacy Technician

1w1 week ago

Trinity Health

Dubuque, US · Full-time · $31,000 – $40,000

About this role

As a Retail Pharmacy Tech at MercyOne, you will assist in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to patients. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering comprehensive cardiology, a level II regional NICU, and a newly constructed cancer center.

In this role, you will greet and assist patients in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner. You will operate the cash register accurately, handle inventory control duties including ordering, receiving, and checking for outdated drugs, and process prescriptions using pharmacy dispensing software.

MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times, reflecting the strength of its nursing service and overall quality of patient care. You will work alongside pharmacists and colleagues in a collaborative environment focused on improving community health.

This position offers the opportunity to perform drug compounding for nonsterile preparations and to accept prescription refill authorizations after appropriate training. Join a leading health system committed to keeping the community well.

Requirements

Active certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate cash register and handle various payment methods
Experience with pharmacy dispensing software and third-party payment processing
Strong attention to detail when collecting patient data and labeling prescriptions
Knowledge of pharmacy inventory control procedures including checking for outdated drugs
Willingness to perform nonsterile compounding after appropriate training

Responsibilities

Greet and assist patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner
Operate the cash register accurately, including cash, credit card, and in-store charges
Assist with inventory control: ordering, receiving, stocking, returning, and checking for outdated drugs
Utilize pharmacy dispensing software to input patient and third-party information and process prescriptions
Contact prescribers to obtain prescription refill authorization and accept new prescription orders after training
Collect accurate patient demographic, allergy, and medication data from patients and caregivers
Perform drug compounding processes for nonsterile compounding as provided by Iowa Pharmacy Law after appropriate training
Package and label prescriptions for final verification by the pharmacist in an organized and highly accurate manner