Pharmacy Tech Trainee

M-F 7:30AM-6:00PM, Sat/Sun 10:00AM-6:00PM, rotating shifts

Cedar Falls, IA

Full Time Benefits

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 pharmacis t.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• 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.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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PROFESSIONALISM

* Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity

* 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 hospital system

* Integrates and demonstrates Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors.

* 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
OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS

* Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill medication orders

* Accurately compounds sterile and non-sterile products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, in accordance with facility, state, and federal laws and regulations

* 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
COMPLIANCE

* Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations

* Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately

* Compliant with Iowa Board of Pharmacy requirements for technician in training
Basic UPH Performance Criteria

* Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

* Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

* Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

* Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

* Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

* Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

License(s)/Certification(s)

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 Other

Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak EnglishMust have strong math skills, with some basic algebra. The following are performed on an as needed basis:Functions other than described above may be needed occasionally required to provide optimal patient care