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Pharmacy Tech in Training

MercyOne

Des Moines, IA
16 days ago

Job Description

Join MercyOne as a Pharmacy Technician in Training, where you'll receive comprehensive training while preparing medication orders and supporting pharmacy operations. This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the Certified Pharmacy Technician course curriculum
  • Receive training in inpatient, outpatient, and medication history pharmacy departments
  • Prepare patient medication orders in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy settings
  • Deliver medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms and critical care areas
  • Charge and credit to the patient and restock usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy
  • Utilize and restock automated medication dispensing machines
  • Check medication expiration dates and complete assigned unit inspections
  • Compound and label extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients
  • Answer telephone and process requests according to procedures
  • Accurately wait on patients at the POS register and handle sales transactions
  • Obtain and record initial medication histories for patients upon admission

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Registered or eligible to register as pharmacy technician in training with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners within 30 days of hire date
  • Complete Mandatory Reporter training within 30 days of hire date