What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician-Full-Time position at MercyOne?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech!
As a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech at MercyOne, you will:
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
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.
Full time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech!
As a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech at MercyOne, you will:
- Assist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Work under strict time constraints to provide pharmacy technical services to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center patients and other departments
- Respond to routine and emergency requests in a prompt and efficient manner
- Function as a pharmacy technician to prepare all medications for pharmacist check, ensure delivery to nursing units for patient administration, refill & maintain Pyxis units, restock kits, triage phone calls, and process departmental paperwork
- Prepare IV solutions following the appropriate rules and regulations, along with proper aseptic technique throughout the compounding preparation process
- 40 hours per week
- Rotating weekends
- Rotating holidays
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to starting employment
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required
- Demonstrated competence by 6 months of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, or at the discretion of the director/supervisor based on employee's skill set, aptitude and leadership abilities
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
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.