UnityPoint Health

Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient (PRN)

Requisition ID
2025-161171
Category
Pharmacy
Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
Address
1026 A Ave NE
Affiliate
1010 UnityPoint Health CR St Lukes Hospital
City
Cedar Rapids
Department
Outpatient Pharmacy/Mail
State
IA
FTE
0.01
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
As needed up to 16 to 24 hours a week
Work Type (Portal Searching)
As Needed

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?  

 

Commitment to our TeamWe’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.   

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentAt UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Overview

Under the direction supervision of a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician aids the pharmacist in the receipt, preparation, and delivery of medication to patients, families, and/or care givers. The technician maintains a practice environment that is in accordance with Iowa Board of Pharmacy Rules, Joint Commission, USP, ASHP, DEA, and the FDA.

Responsibilities

Technical Support

  • Under the supervision of the pharmacist enters, labels, and prepares medication orders.
  • Maintains patients profiles by adding/updating demographics, allergies, and insurance information
  • Exhibits and maintains knowledge of the software, robotics, point of sale, and mailing systems utilized to prepare and dispense prescriptions, and over the counter products.
  • Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge in processing insurance claims and reimbursement procedures.
  • Assists in maintaining adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies through established inventory procedures. Communicates unusual usage patterns to supervisor and inventory staff.
  • Assists in the management of 340B and Pharmacy virtual and on-hand inventories.

 

Departmental Support

  • Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies, and projects
  • Serves on departmental committees as assigned.
  • Attends in-services, on the job training, and attends at least 75% of required department meetings.
  • Performs departmental inspections and controlled substance verification as assigned
  • Assists with the education, training or orientation of pharmacy technicians, and new hires.
  • Communicates with pharmacist or supervisor as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise.

 

Customer Service

  • Assists patients who are dropping off and/or picking up prescription or non-prescription orders.
  • Communicates effectively with staff, physician office personnel, and customers to provide timely service, accurate information, to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.
  • Communicates with insurance carriers to resolved claim rejections, and communicates with insurance carriers to obtain refill authorizations.
  • Triage incoming calls. Provide answers to routine pharmacy procedures and refers drug information questions to a pharmacist as appropriate.
  • Enroll patients in the Med to Bed, including visiting patients on the floor to promote the program.

 

Accounting Support

  • Reconciles cash registers
  • Prepares daily deposits
  • Reconciles and records incoming insurance checks

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Retail experience is desired
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Iowa Registered Pharmacy Technician.
  • Read/Write/Speak fluent English
  • Technical aptitude
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Basic Computer Skills using word, email, and web browser
  • Knowledge of Pharmaceutical technology
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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