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Pharmacy Technician-Certified

Job Overview

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for qualifying applicants!

Under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist, the inpatient Pharmacy Technician assists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications. The Technician must be skilled in all functions of the department that do not require the professional judgment or activity of the Pharmacist.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

Responsibilities

Operational Functions

• Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill medication orders.
• Ensures appropriate and adequate medication inventory by restocking, rotating stock, removing expired medications, repackaging medications, and ordering supplies.
• Answers the telephone and directs calls to appropriate personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
• Accurately compounds sterile and non-sterile products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, in accordance with facility, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs patient billing in the electronic medical record.
• Ensures proper medication storage.
• Maintains a neat, clean, orderly, and secure department.

Professionalism

• Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by building department morale.
• Strives to ensure the success of the team over personal success.
• Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and hospital system.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the improvement of patient care, customer satisfaction, and team member performance.
• Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department.

Compliance

• Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations.
• Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Completes all competency and skills assessment requirements.
• Participates in and completes pharmacy technician orientation.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications