What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician - Iowa Methodist Atrium Retail Pharmacy - Full Time position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Pharmacy
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Retail Pharmacy- Meth
- Shift: weekdays alternating 8-hour shifts: 8a-4:30p, 8:30a-5p, 9a-5:30p
- Job ID: 186574
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting safe, effective patient care? We’re looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team and play a vital role in preparing and distributing medications that make a real difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications
- Maintain accurate medication records to ensure patient safety
- Support daily pharmacy operations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
- Contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment
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.
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
- Builds and maintains relationships with members of the health care team by placing an emphasis on open communication
- Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by building department morale
- Strives to ensure the success of the team as a whole over personal success
- Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members
- Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and health system
- Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and AIDET, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM
- Demonstrates a commitment to the improvement of patient care, customer satisfaction, and team member performance
- Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department
- Performs accurate data entry by selecting the correct drug product, interpreting sig codes, and entering all other prescription components
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. Must type accurately and with moderate speed.
Experience: Ability to work with computer systems required. One or more years of community pharmacy experience preferred.
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 nationally recognized certification provider.