Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Position Purpose:

This position is a career ladder position for technical staff within the Department of Pharmacy. It is intended to recognize the associates development, experience and service to the department, hospital and co-workers. The primary differences between a pharmacy technician II and a pharmacy technician III are; 1) completion of department cost savings or process improvement project, 2) assume the role of a lead for one of the pharmacy competency areas to other staff and 3) the length of service to the department/organization. Adheres to MercyOne performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Tech will be using patient history, community pharmacy profile and EPIC or Cerner to determine the correct medication history for the admitted patient. Will require several years of experience and willingness to learn and great patient communication skills.

What you will Do:

Responsible for unit dose medication distribution and control.

Central operations

Demonstrates competence with automated dispensing units

Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing compounded sterile products

Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.

Completes one department quality assurance/improvement project every six months

Ability to serve as a mentor and or "lead" on one of the advanced competency areas identified by the Pharmacy Department.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit which may include:

Birth - 28 days Neonate

1 - 18 Months Infant

18 Months - 3 Years Toddler

3 - 6 Years Preschool-aged

6 - 12 Years School-aged

12 - 18 Years Adolescents

18 - 65 Years Adults

65+ Years Geriatric

Hours/Schedule:

Full time

40 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience as Pharmacy Tech and CPhT required

CPhT required. Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Excellent math and computer skills are required. Must demonstrate an ability to learn complicated processes and tasks and to apply learning to new situations. Must possess the ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail within specified time periods. Must also have the ability to set priorities and to re-set priorities as needed by situations in the department. Problem solving skills are required for this position.

Good written and verbal communications skills are essential for this position as the individual will be a mentor for other members of the technician staff. Must assume the role as a mentor for one of the advanced competency areas listed in the pharmacy technician career ladder.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Must be able to operate all equipment that is essential to performing the job; Must have good coordination and manual dexterity and functional use of senses; Evidence of the necessary physical, mental and emotional health to effectively perform the job; Ability to handle stress related to emergency situations; Must possess the ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail; Ability to wear protective clothing when exposed to hazardous/infectious materials

Work Environment: Fast paced clinical environment; Must be able to prioritize work for completion with interruptions; Must be able to handle problems requiring a rapid response.

Hazards: May prepare chemotherapy admixtures and work with toxic chemicals

Position Highlights and Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:  

• Wellness programs 

• Education reimbursement 

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision 

• Paid time off 

• Long- and short-term leave 

• Retirement planning 

• Life insurance coverage 

• All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (~~~) , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, (~~~) Community Level IV Trauma Designation

• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center (~~~) , Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran