Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Job Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Retail Pharmacy Tech III.

As a Retail Pharmacy Tech III at MercyOne, you will be under the supervision of the pharmacist, assists in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, including preparation and distribution of medications to patients and patient care areas.

Schedule:

• Full-time Hours between 8:30 AM - 6:00PM; M-F

General Requirements:

• Assists pharmacists in receiving, processing and preparing provider’s orders
• Receives rx from patient, collects appropriate information to process rx (demographics, insurance, allergies, current medications)
• Processes prescriptions accurately and efficiently
• Obtains correct medication, strength, dosage form and quantity to complete order
• Prepares/fills prescription for pharmacist verification
• Utilizes Pharmacy-at-a-Glance in QS1 to monitor workload and prioritize tasks
• Pharmacy Tech II only - Receives telephone prescription orders from providers (repeat back and verify information)
• Utilizes Eyecons to count all meds capable of being counted on Eyecons. Double count all meds (except for RxMedic drugs) and back count CIIs.
• Processes Return to Stocks daily.
• Covenant Family Pharmacy ONLY - Selects appropriate product (including package size) for RxMedic. Troubleshoots and calls RxMedic if necessary.
• Performs Time My Meds daily tasks - Posting, Informational Review, Notes, Will Call Bin Check, Days Supply Mismatch
• Actively recruits and enrolls med sync patients.
• Accurately makes necessary adjustments within Time My Meds and patient chart to reflect med changes or schedule changes.
• Identifies patients in need of med adherence packaging and refers to our program.
• Promotes vaccination services, especially during cold/flu season and during other vaccination initiatives.
• Promotes iMedicare and our assistance in providing information for Medicare Part D enrollment.
• Covenant Family Pharmacy ONLY - Identifies and prioritizes Transitions of Care prescriptions. Follows appropriate procedures according to Transitions of Care program.

Education:

• Minimum of 2 years Pharmacy Technician experience
• Current Pharmacy Certified Technician required from registration with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician or as a Pharmacy Intern within 30 days of hire. Immunization Administration Certificate.

Our Commitment

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.