Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Adult Satellite Pharmacy

Overview

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, certified or trainee to work in our Acute Care, Satellite Pharmacy. This position is under general pharmacist supervision, coordinates and performs as necessary the technical activities of dispensing areas. Under general supervision of technician supervisor, carries out activities supportive of development, coordination, and training of assigned areas.

Provides functional supervision as required. This position will work 8 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30 am - 4:30 pm, working alternating weekends with variable days off.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance in satellites and dispensing areas including emergency drug supplies

Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications

Maintain medication inventory levels according to established par levels when available

Manage inpatient Epic In-Baskets which includes printing labels for missing medications, determining the amount of medication required to prepare the intended dose, preparing and/or packaging of medications; preparing the label; documentation of activities and printing the discharge patient list and removing their medication from the patient care unit

Deliver medications to patient care areas, return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed

Ensure that medication security is maintained when working in the patient care unit medication rooms, including door/lock integrity, proper storage of medications (controlled substances locked properly), and properly dated and refrigerated storage when required

Maintain accurate controls and security regarding controlled substances both in and out of the pharmacy area, including inventory records regarding preparation and delivery to patient care areas

Generate, review and maintain (including filing) appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing (Forms 127P, 131)

Utilize equipment including laminar flow hoods, computerized label printers, pharmaceutical packaging and compounding equipment and pneumatic tube system. Utilize Acu Dose Med stations, Rem Star, Med Carousel and other automated dispensing equipment

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

Utilize and adhere to aseptic technique when preparing and manipulating sterile products, including handwashing, garbing, product handling and observance of airflow issues within the clean room facility

Compound sterile products including anti-neoplastic drugs in bulk supplies and single doses; utilize aseptic technique in BSC

Maintain proper handling and safety precautions regarding hazardous medications (antineoplastic medications) or waste that becomes hazardous (EPA designated waste)

Package and compound non-sterile products in bulk supplies and single doses

Conduct monthly inspections of patient care areas

Assist with on-the-job training of pharmacy students and new technicians; may provide functional supervision to student technicians

Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances including daily, weekly and monthly inventories; order replacement supplies from internal sources and review documentation records for completeness

Perform tasks associated with refilling Acu Dose Med stations following proper procedures

Assist pharmacist in inspecting medications stored on patient care units

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire
• All pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment
• High school diploma or the…