PRN Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - This position can cover shifts at any of our outpatient pharmacies in North Iowa, shifts vary beginning at 8:00am and ending as late as 6:30pm M-F, Saturdays 8:00am-12:00noon.

JOB SUMMARY 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education [formal]:

Required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Preferred:

1. Completion of Pharmacy technician training course and/or Certification

Certification and Registration

Required:

        1.    Following accepting position, registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician Trainee or Certified Pharmacy Technician is required  prior to commencement of employment per IA BOP Rules 657-3.3.

        2.  Pharmacy Technician Certification.  National certification must be acquired and maintained from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or the National Healthcareer Association prior to the expiration date of a Pharmacy Technician in Training registration.

OR

3.  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.

Experience: 

Preferred:

1.   Previous Retail Pharmacy Technician experience

2.   Previous Long Term Care or Acute Care Pharmacy Technician experience

3.   Previous retail/customer service experience

Special Skills and Competencies:

Tact, diplomacy, accuracy, dependability, computer and typing skills

Excellent customer service skills

Proficient in mathematical skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and dosages

Must have acceptable accuracy in performing tasks of verbal and written communication, keyboard operation and computer skills, as well as interpretation and use of numerical and graphical materials.

Must be organized and detail oriented

Must follow all laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy

Must be able to read, write and/or speak English

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.