UnityPoint Health

Pharmacy Tech-Lutheran

Requisition ID
2025-164250
Category
Pharmacy
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
700 E University Ave
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Pharmacy- Luth
State
IA
FTE
0.01
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
PRN As Needed- Pharmacy Students
Work Remotely within the US
No
Work Type (Portal Searching)
As Needed
Sign On Bonus
$3,000

Overview

Shift:  PRN As Needed- Pharmacy Students

 

Functions as a Pharmacy Technician as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.  Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications and maintaining accurate medication records.  All duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.  

 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill medication orders  
  • Utlizes automation to assure safe and accurate distribution and secure storage of medications 
  • Compounds sterile medications in an appropriate clean room environment to assure a safe, accurate and sterile product, in accordance with facility, state, and federal laws and regulations (including USP 797 and 800) 
  • Demonstrates competency, precision, and accuracy in the preparation of compounded products 
  • Compounds non-sterile medications in an appropriate compounding area to assure a safe and accurate product in accordance with facility, state and federal laws and regulations (including USP 795) 
  • Answers the telephone, identifying self and department and directing calls to appropriate personnel in a professional and courteous manner 
  • Ensures appropriate and adequate medication inventory by restocking, rotating stock, removing expired medications, packaging medications, and ordering supplies 
  • Accurately performs data entry for patient billing 
  • Ensures proper medication storage 
  • Maintains a neat, clean, orderly, and secure department 
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Qualifications

Education: Must be high school graduate or equivalent. Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English. Must have strong math skills, with some basic algebra. Some college training preferred.  Looking for Pharmacy Students for PRN.

 

Experience: One year of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy desirable. Experience in a health care facility desirable. Proficient in using computer systems

 

License(s)/Certification(s): Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist-Intern (if enrolled in a college of pharmacy) with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, prior to commencement of employment. Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other national certification provider. Must maintain a current Iowa Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist-Intern registration and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Must provide photocopies of renewal certificates to the Pharmacy Management Team prior to the expiration dates of current certificates. 

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