Pharmacy Technician Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our team!

Under direction and supervision of registered pharmacist the position will perform technical functions of dispensing pharmaceuticals in a hospital setting.

• Identify medications, uses, and effects using appropriate medical terminology and dispense medications using accurate mathematical calculations.
• Perform packaging, labeling, transcription, drug quality checks, and computer database maintenance and complete patient profile information.
• Fill automated dispensing machines.
• Maintain accurate records of automated dispensing machines.
• Fill prescription under supervision of registered pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy medication profiles and retrieve information from health records utilizing pharmacy software program.
• Conduct medication reconciliation of new admissions.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to policies and procedures of safe handling of medications and infection-control standards.
• Perform basic compounding procedures.
• Bill appropriate payers for patient prescriptions.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Order and receive pharmaceuticals from wholesaler.
• Deliver medications.
• Clean and maintain equipment and pharmacy work areas.
• Adhere to state and federal guidelines for the practice of pharmacy.
• Prioritize work and multi-task with interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Train newly hired staff.
• Manage supplies.
• Comply with HIPAA and PHI regulations.

• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurements
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Focus on safety and quality
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Ability to function within a team or independently with minimum supervision
• Aptitude for using computers and other new pharmacy technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Hospital experience strongly desired
• Experience with automated dispensing machines strongly desired

• Hold current Pharmacy Technician certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or obtain within one year.
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.