JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Day Shift

Description : Position Purpose :

Position Purpose :

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to the patient.

Unless specified each function is applicable to both certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainee).

What you will Do :

Greets and assists patients / customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner

Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed

Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner

Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing work load accordingly

Operates cash register accurately, including cash, credit card, in store charges and payments on account

Hours / Schedule :

Full Time; 36 hours / week; Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm and 10 : 00am-6 : 00pm, Rotating Saturday 8 : 30am-12 : 00noon

Minimum Qualifications :

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must have acceptable accuracy in performing tasks of verbal and written communication, keyboard operation and computer skills, as well as interpretation and use of numerical and graphical materials.

Must be organized and detail oriented

Must follow all laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy

Must be able to read, write and / or speak English

Following accepting position, registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician Trainee or Certified Pharmacy Technician is required prior to commencement of employment per IA BOP Rules 657-3.3.

Pharmacy Technician Certification. National certification must be acquired and maintained from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or the National Healthcareer Association prior to the expiration date of a Pharmacy Technician in Training registration.

Registration : Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist-Intern per Board of Pharmacy rules : or means a person enrolled in a college of pharmacy or actively pursuing a pharmacy degree, or as otherwise provided by the board, who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining instruction in the practice of pharmacy from a preceptor pursuant to Iowa Code section 155A.

6. Pharmacist-intern includes a graduate of an approved college of pharmacy, or a foreign graduate who has established educational equivalency pursuant to the requirements of rule 657 4.

7(155A), who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining practical experience as a requirement for licensure as a pharmacist in Iowa.

Pharmacist-intern may include an individual participating in a residency or fellowship program in Iowa, whether or not the individual is licensed as a pharmacist in another state.

Position Highlights and Benefits :

Education Assistance offered

Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

Generous paid time off program

Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry / Facility Information :

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.

We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Last updated : 2024-06-11