POSITION PURPOSE 

Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor.  

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics.   

Tasks require a moderate amount of independent judgement, an advanced level of technical knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  

Must be competent and accurate with performing math calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisions, percentages, fractions and the metric system. 

Must demonstrate the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with pharmacy’s customers. 

Must be competent and thorough in performing job functions to all age groups. 

Must display satisfactory customer relation skills consistent with Mercy’s mission, values and expectations. 

Must display behavior consistent with Pharmacy Citizenship Standards. 

Must effectively utilize verbal and written communication skills. 

Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors. 

Must be competent with all hospital and pharmacy information system programs that pharmacy utilizes.  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

In an 8-hour day, the employee may stand/walk for 8 hours. 

Mobility, dexterity, fine motor skills and ability to use hands in repetitive motion tasks, such as grasping and fine manipulating is required. 

Frequent (21-50% of work time) bending, stooping, reaching above should level and pushing and pulling. 

Frequent (21-50% of work time) lifting and carrying objects weighing 35 lbs or less. 

Occasional (6-10% of work time) squatting, climbing two feet and balancing. 

Must be able to see at a near visual acuity level. 

Must be able to speak and hear speech 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

 Must be 17 years of age or older and eligible to sit for the national technician certification exam within 1 year of hire. 

Typing, clerical and science background desirable. 

Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to start of employment. 

Pass the test for and maintain national technician certification as outlined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of employment. If unable to pass the test within 1 year of employment, the employee will need to be terminated from the pharmacy technician trainee position.   

Note:  A minimum of three months of “on the job” training is required to perform the job; 12-24 months is usually required to become proficient.