What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Pharmacy Technician - UIHC Iowa River Landing position at The University of Iowa?
Posting ID
147832
Department
IRL-Pharmacy/Off-Campus Hospital Departments
Jobcode
Pharmacy Distribution Assoc
Working Title
Student Pharmacy Technician - UIHC Iowa River Landing
Details
Under general pharmacist supervision, coordinates and performs the technical activity at Iowa River Landing Pharmacy.
Position Hours:
- Average 12-16 hours per week (up to 20 hours/week during classes, up to 40 hours/week over breaks)
- Primarily 3-5 hour shifts Monday - Friday between 1500-2000 and 4 hour shifts Saturday between 0830-1230
- Ideal candidate will work a minimum of 1 Saturday per month
- Limited daytime hours may be available
- Work schedules are based on availability outside of classes
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide patient/customer service.
- Communicate with the general public, patients, and other health care personnel in accordance with established guidelines
- Receive and screen prescriptions for completeness and check for prescription readiness
- Utilize and maintain the ScriptPro Robot
- Fill/refill prescriptions
- Possible compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications requested for prescriptions and clinic doses
- Answer incoming phone calls to the pharmacy
- Prepare prescriptions for mailing and shipping according to established policies and procedures
- Perform inventory maintenance activities
- Generate and/or maintain (includes filing) appropriate records related to prescription dispensing such as hard copies of prescriptions, mailing/shipping forms/logs, and prescription quality assurance audits
- Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances
- Maintain area orderliness and cleanliness
- Assist in on the job training of new technicians
- Coordinate technical activities with other members of team
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to commencement of employment.
- Pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment.
Pharmacy Department Pay Practice - Student Classification (S170):
Non-Pharmacy UI Student Starting Rate: $15/hour
- After 500 hours worked: $16/hour
- After 1000 hours worked: $17/hour
Student Pharmacist (enrolled in College of Pharmacy) Starting Rate: $18/hour
- After 500 hours worked: $20/hour
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Contact
ALENE JOHNSON
Phone: 319-467-2000
Email: alene-johnson@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-467-2000
Email: alene-johnson@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions
Please send a copy of your resume and work availability to Alene Johnson at alene-johnson@uiowa.edu.
Ad Start Date
01/15/2025
Ad End Date
02/15/2025
Salary : $15 - $20
