Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is a trusted provider of high quality, local health care. At Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, we strive to be a premier employer, known for our strong commitment to high employee satisfaction scores while offering competitive salary and benefit packages. Monroe County Hospital & Clinics employs 200 team members and is proud to be called a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register seven years in a row!
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Job Schedule
Full-time: Days, 36 hours per week with schedule flexibility.
Job Description
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team.
Primary duties for this position include:
- Assists in filling, preparing, and delivering medications.
- Packages and labels medications appropriately.
- Compounds ingredients appropriately under supervision of a pharmacist.
- Compounds IV admixtures using aseptic techniques in compliance with facility’s policies and procedures.
- Performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control, and preparation of order for drugs.
- Assists in maintaining pharmacy drug stock by regularly checking for products that are outdated and/or low in inventory level.
- Assists with the essential functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control in an appropriate manner.
- Labels and stocks shelves.
- Stores IV’s and supplies appropriately.
- Monitors and checks appropriate storage of drugs.
- Maintains automated dispensing inventories.
- Communicates timely with appropriate staff members when inventory levels are low.
- Processes orders for stock medication from units or clinic areas in order to ensure good pharmacy service is provided.
- Supports pharmacy staff as requested.
- Maintains responsibility for charges and credits of medications.
- Answers the phone and directs calls appropriately.
- Maintains a clean pharmacy.
- Assists in maintenance of quality assurance indictors.
- Resolves discrepancies, troubleshoots, and runs reports from the automated dispensing machine.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.
- Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.
- Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.
- Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.
- Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a pharmacy technician by an accredited body within one year of hire.
- Mandatory reporting certified or within 90 days of hire.
- Overall attention to detail, organizational ability, and ability to prioritize.
- The ability to work in teams and communicate accurately and clearly.
- Computer experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Proficient in English in order to communicate with patients, families, and other caregivers.
- COVID vaccine required unless an approved exemption is received.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience as a pharmacy technician desired; will train if applicant is conscientious and communicates a desire to learn.
- Experience with sterile compounding.
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- Guardian Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Life Insurance
- IPERS
- Generous PTO Package
DCI checks required. E.O.E
Location
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, 6580 165th St Albia, IA 52531
Phone: (641) 932-1756 | Fax: (641) 932-1704 | Web: www.mchalbia.com