The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the team at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI). This is a full-time position with HHS with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

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

 

• Identify medication uses and effects and dispense using appropriate medical terminology and accurate mathematical calculations.
• Perform packaging, labeling, transcription, quality checks, computer database maintenance, and patient profile information completion.
• Fill and maintain accurate records for automated dispensing machines.
• Fill prescriptions under supervision of registered pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy medication profiles and retrieve information from health records utilizing pharmacy software.
• 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 and retrieve 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.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and expertise:

• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurements
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Safety and quality focus
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Functionality within a team or independently with minimum supervision
• Computers and pharmacy technology aptitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel, Word, and Outlook
• Compliance with HIPPA and PHI regulations
• Hospital experience and experience with automated dispensing machines strongly desired

It is strongly preferred that the successful candidate have a valid Driver’s License. Great total compensation package.