Pharmacy Tech Trainee Sheffield Pharmacy

Pharmacy Hours

8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Every 4th Saturday 8:30am-12:00pm

Full time

Day Shift

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to the patient. 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. (Unless specified each function is applicable to both certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainee).

• Reports to:
  
  Retail Pharmacists, Lead Retail Pharmacists, Pharmacy Management
• Key Working Relationships:
  Pharmacists, other technicians and pharmacy support staff, pharmacy central billing staff, nurses, other clinic and hospital staff
• Primary Customer Groups:
  Patients, families and caregivers, clinic staff
• Age/Population of Patients Served:
  All

• Greets and assists patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
• Represents Mercy One Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly
• Operates cash register accurately, including cash, credit card, in-store charges and payments on account
• 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stocking, returning, and additional drug inventory control duties, including checking pharmacy stock shelves for outdated drugs and assisting with annual inventory counts of all products stocked in pharmacy including prescription, non-prescription, and supplies with a focus on stewardship
• Assists with invoice reconciliation and coding for finance

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Registration:
  Registration with the State of Iowa as a pharmacy technician (or technician trainee if awaiting certification) prior to starting position within the pharmacy.
• Certification:
  National certification acquired through successful completion of any NCCA accredited pharmacy technician certification program.
• At least one sitting for examination must be within 9 months of hire, after achieving the required 500 hours to sit for the test.
• Achievement of certification must be no later than 12 months after hire

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.