Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Pharmacy Technician in Training!

As a Pharmacy Technician in Training at MercyOne, you will assist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients ranging in age from premature newborns to geriatrics.

• Work with and assist pharmacists and nurses with pharmacy related issues for patients and facilitates the implementation of provider orders
• Perform dispensing functions under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Prepare IV admixtures as well as any other sterile preparation encountered in pharmacy according to departmental policies
• Make regular deliveries of medications to nursing units
• Process unit based Pyxis refill reports and promptly delivers / resupplies medications to the nursing units
• Answer and process incoming phone calls to the department
• Assist with department inventory procedures and processes
• Process patient medication charges and credits accurately into pharmacy and / or hospital information system

Schedule: 

• 40 hours a week

General Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Upon hire, must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in Trinity Health's ASHP Pharmacy Technician training program
• Application for temporary Iowa license upon hire
• Full Iowa license upon completion
• Valid driver's license
• Pharmacy Tech Trainee will be required to complete 400 hours of training and obtain PTCB certification within 180 days of hire

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! 

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.