Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Storeroom

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a part‑time Pharmacy Technician Certified or Trainee to join our team. This position is under general supervision of the Supply Chain Manager. The pharmacy technician for the medication storeroom coordinates and performs as necessary the technical activities of dispensing areas. The role works Monday‑Friday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.

• Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance
  • Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications.
  • Operate machinery required for bulk distribution of medications.
  • Maintain inventory at appropriate levels according to established par levels when available.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas, return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed.
• Ensure medication security when working in the patient care unit medication rooms, including door/lock integrity and proper storage of controlled substances.
• 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 (includes filing) appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing.
• Maintain proper handling and safety precautions regarding hazardous medications (antineoplastic) or medications that become hazardous upon waste (EPA designated waste).
• Communicate with the general public, patients and other health care personnel in accordance with established departmental guidelines.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the pharmacist, technician supervisor or Senior Certified technician.
• Maintain area orderliness and cleanliness.
• Conduct and document monthly inspections of patient care areas.
• Assist in training hospital externship students, clinical clerkship rotation students, College of Pharmacy students, or any other approved students or visitors.
• Perform other position expectations required of all department staff as outlined in policies, procedures, training, or orientation.
• Communicate all patient and worker safety issues to management efficiently. Complete Patient Safety Net (PSN) reports if unsafe situations arise within or outside the pharmacy.

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience
  • Any combination of two years of post‑high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences.
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

• 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 equivalent.
• Experience
  • Any combination of two years of post‑high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences.
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

• Experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience with inventory maintenance activities.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working in a detail‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of Windows‑based computer programs.

Resume is preferred to be considered for an interview; applicants must upload the document and mark it as a “Relevant File”  openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Teresa Walker at Teresa‑Walker. The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, Pay Grade 8, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, Pay Grade 10, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or both.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Pharmacy Technician, Certified
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Part‑time

• Pay Level: 10

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Teresa Walker
• Contact Email:
  Teresa‑Walker