Pharmacy Technician

Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our team!

Under direction and supervision of registered pharmacist the position will perform technical functions of dispensing pharmaceuticals in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

-Identify medications, uses, and effects using appropriate medical terminology and dispense medications using accurate mathematical calculations.
-Perform packaging, labeling, transcription, drug quality checks, and computer database maintenance and complete patient profile information.
-Fill automated dispensing machines.
-Maintain accurate records of automated dispensing machines.
-Fill prescription under supervision of registered pharmacist.
-Maintain pharmacy medication profiles and retrieve information from health records utilizing pharmacy software program.
-Conduct medication reconciliation of new admissions.
-Protect patients and employees by adhering to policies and procedures of safe handling of medications and infection-control standards.
-Perform basic compounding procedures.
-Bill appropriate payers for patient prescriptions.
-Maintain pharmacy records.
-Order and receive pharmaceuticals from wholesaler.
-Deliver medications
-Clean and maintain equipment and pharmacy work areas.
-Adhere to state and federal guidelines for the practice of pharmacy.
-Prioritize work and multi-task with interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
-Train newly hired staff.
-Manage supplies.
-Comply with HIPPA and PHI regulations.

Skills:

-Knowledge of medication and dosage measurements
-Organization
-Attention to detail
-Focus on safety and quality
-Excellent communication and customer service
-Ability to function within a team or independently with minimum supervision
-Aptitude for using computers and other new pharmacy technology
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
-Hospital experience strongly desired
-Experience with automated dispensing machines strongly desired

Special Requirements:

-Hold current Pharmacy Technician certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or obtain within one year.
-Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training
-Possess a valid Driver’s License.

All interested applicants must use the application URL to apply and be considered.

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