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Form of workPosition Purpose:
The Pharmacist Assistant serves the Long Term Care Pharmacy in the technical functions of the practice of Long Term Care Pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care functions. An integral part of the pharmacy team, the technician transcribes prescriptions to the pharmacy dispensing system, bills insurance, packages and labels medications, assists with inventory control, and provides exceptional customer service to our patients.
What you will Do:
Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed.
Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly and caring manner.
Assists with all aspects of inventory control: ordering, receiving, stocking, returning, and additional drug inventory control duties, including checking pharmacy stock shelves for outdated drugs and assisting with annual inventory counts of all products stocked in the pharmacy including prescription, non-prescription and supplies with a focus on stewardship Assists with invoice reconciliation and coding for finance.
Files prescriptions, orders, paperwork, stocks bottles and supplies and performs other clerical duties as necessary or requested.
Utilizes pharmacy dispensing software to accurately input patient and third party information, and to process new and refill prescription orders following safety procedures to ensure pharmacist involvement in any process that would involve professional judgment.
Packages and labels prescriptions for final verification by pharmacist in an organized and highly accurate manner prioritizing and organizing workflow as appropriate.
Hours/Schedule:
PRN; as needed. Hours scheduled would be between 8:00am - 6:30am (Monday - Friday) and 8:30am - 12:00pm (Saturday)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Certification and Registration
Required:
Registration: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician Trainee or Certified Pharmacy Technician is required to be validated prior to commencement of employment per IA BOP Rules 657-3.3.
Certification: National certification must be acquired and maintained from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or the National Healthcareer Association prior to the expiration date of a Pharmacy Technician in Training registration.
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Registration: Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist-Intern per Board of Pharmacy rules: “Pharmacist-intern” or “intern” means a person enrolled in a college of pharmacy or actively pursuing a pharmacy degree, or as otherwise provided by the board, who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining instruction in the practice of pharmacy from a preceptor pursuant to Iowa Code section 155A.6. “Pharmacist-intern” includes a graduate of an approved college of pharmacy, or a foreign graduate who has established educational equivalency pursuant to the requirements of rule 657—4.7(155A), who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining practical experience as a requirement for licensure as a pharmacist in Iowa. “Pharmacist-intern” may include an individual participating in a residency or fellowship program in Iowa, whether or not the individual is licensed as a pharmacist in another state.
Special Skills and Competencies:
Tact, diplomacy, accuracy, dependability and typing
Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and dosages
Must have acceptable accuracy in performing tasks of verbal and written communication, keyboard operation and computer skills, as well as interpretation and use of numerical and graphic materials
Must be organized and detail oriented
Excellent customer service skills
Must follow all laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy
Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
