Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Waterloo Allen Retail Pharmacy

Full Time; 40 Hours per week; 8:30a-5:30p Mon-Fri; 9a-1p Sat and Sun; rotating shifts

Functions as a Pharmacy Technician as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.  Assists pharmacists in entering prescription orders, preparing and distributing drug products and maintaining accurate medication records.  All duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

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.

• Play an important role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care as part of a collaborative pharmacy team

• Prepare and distribute medications that directly support patient treatment and recovery

• Assist with specialized medication preparation, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, with training and support provided

• Help maintain pharmacy operations by managing medication inventory, stocking supplies, and ensuring medications are ready when patients need them

• Utilize pharmacy systems to support medication processing, documentation, and billing accuracy

• Work closely with pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare teams to support seamless patient care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work environment that supports safety and efficiency

• Follow safety and infection prevention practices that protect patients, visitors, and team members

• Support a positive, team-first culture that values communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Maintain required pharmacy technician training and certification while building valuable healthcare experience

Required:

• Must be registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee prior to first day of work.
• Must maintain a current Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
• Must obtain registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician prior to the expiration of the technician trainee registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred:

• Experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy desirable
• Experience in a health care facility desirable