Certified Pharmacy Tech

• Area of Interest: Pharmacy

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

• Department: Pharmacy

• Shift: 0.01

• Job ID: 189205

Overview

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Department: Pharmacy Shift/Schedule: As-Needed (PRN)

Join the Pharmacy team at UnityPoint Health – Grundy County Memorial Hospital, where you'll play an important role in supporting safe, accurate, and timely medication services for our patients. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you'll work closely with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to help ensure medications are prepared, managed, and delivered efficiently.

This as-needed (PRN) opportunity offers flexibility while allowing you to develop your pharmacy skills, contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, and make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and deliver medications to nursing units and hospital departments under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Assist with medication preparation, including unit-dose packaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile preparations following appropriate training.

• Maintain medication inventory by assisting with ordering, stocking, storage, expiration checks, and recalls.

• Replenish automated medication dispensing systems, emergency crash carts, and other essential medication supplies.

• Support medication safety by completing routine quality assurance checks and maintaining accurate pharmacy records.

• Assist pharmacists with medication reconciliation and medication history reviews as needed.

• Help maintain pharmacy dispensing equipment and troubleshoot automated medication systems.

• Support compliance with pharmacy regulations, medication tracking requirements, and the 340B program.

• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure efficient pharmacy operations and quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

• Valid driver's license required when operating a vehicle for work-related responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and basic computer applications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy and patient safety.

• Effective communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a team-oriented environment.

• Willingness to learn pharmacy systems, equipment, and medication preparation processes.