Pharmacy Support Assistant

As-Needed

The retail pharmacy support person is responsible for nontechnical duties assigned by a supervising pharmacist including, but not limited to, assisting patient medication pick-up and delivery, processing wholesale drug orders, performing drug inventory duties, pulling, and restocking medication stock bottles, assisting in the cleaning of the work area, and restocking and ordering of supplies. The retail pharmacy support person is expected to understand and support the mission and vision of UnityPoint - Allen Hospital.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – We’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 Commitment – At 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

Medication Distribution

• Delivering of medications
• Assisting the out-window/drive-thru at the Prairie Parkway Pharmacy

Customer Service

• Delivering excellent, direct patient customer service

Pharmacy Support

• Stocking supplies/medications on shelves.
• Assisting in clerical work in the pharmacy as assigned.
• Assisting in errands as assigned.

Required:

• Registered with the Board of Pharmacy as pharmacy support staff prior to the first day of work or registered as a tech in training or certified pharmacy technician at the time of hire.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak fluent English.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred:

• 2 years of prior cash handling and customer service experience in retail environment.