Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 1st/2nd Shift
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
1st and 2nd shift with every third weekend more or less 0600 to
1600, 0.9 FTE
Position Purpose:
Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assists in the day-to-day
operations of the pharmacy, including preparation and distribution
of medications to patients and patient care areas. Adheres to
MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined
services and other related duties in accordance with the mission,
vision and values of MercyOne.
What you will Do:
Assists Pharmacist in prescription order preparation/delivery.
Assists in maintaining medication and supply inventory.
Performs computer data entry and print functions.
Performs private and third party billing functions.
Prepares sterile intravenous medication admixture solutions.
Maintains floor stock medication levels in patient care areas.
Monitors activity of specially identified medications and processes
as directed.
Assists with training.
Assesses and makes decisions regarding income eligibility for
medication assistance.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health
policies and procedures.
Based on principles of growth and development, provides care
appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on
his/her assigned unit which may include:
Birth - 28 days Neonate
1 - 18 Months Infant
18 Months - 3 Years Toddler
3 - 6 Years Preschool-aged
6 - 12 Years School-aged
12 - 18 Years Adolescents
18 - 65 Years Adults
65+ Years Geriatric
Hours/Schedule:
1st and 2nd shift with every third weekend, 0600 to 1600, 0.9
FTE
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required. If driving,
valid Iowa driver's license. Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy
as a Technician or as a Pharmacy Intern within 30 days of hire.
Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English
language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors,
staff and physicians while performing their job duties. Knowledge
of medical and pharmaceutical terminology preferred. Ability to
take direction and work as part of a team. Strong customer
relations' skills. Intermediate language, high math, intermediate
reasoning ability. Personal computer, word processing
knowledge.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Must be able to operate all
equipment that is essential to performing the job; Must have good
coordination and manual dexterity and functional use of senses;
Evidence of the necessary physical, mental and emotional health to
effectively perform the job; Ability to handle stress related to
emergency situations; Must possess the ability to perform work
accurately and with attention to detail; Ability to wear protective
clothing when exposed to hazardous/infectious materials
Work Environment: Fast paced clinical environment; Must be able to
prioritize work for completion with interruptions; Must be able to
handle problems requiring a rapid response.
Hazards: May prepare chemotherapy admixtures and work with toxic
chemicals
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is
why our benefit package includes:------
Wellness programs---
Education reimbursement---
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and
vision---
Paid time off---
Long- and short-term leave---
Retirement planning---
Life insurance coverage---
All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight
counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized
care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491
licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing
24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in
critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
(https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-waterloo-medical-center-1)
, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain
center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center,
(https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-cedar-falls-medical-center)
Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center
(https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-oelwein-medical-center)
, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest
employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30
primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics
located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler,
Fayette and Tama counties.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through
training and education, recruitment, retention, and development),
commitment and accountability, communication, community
partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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