Pharmacy Technician Trainee **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 40965771 Posted On 03/04/2025 **Job Overview** + **Area of Interest:** Pharmacy + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0 + **Department:** Pharmacy + **Shift:** Days, for 80 hours per pay period. + **Job ID:** 161691 **UnityPoint Health Information** **Why UnityPoint Health? **    **Commitment to our Team** – 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.    **Culture** – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.    **Benefits** – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.     + Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.   + You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.    + We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.     **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.   **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org **Overview** The Pharmacy Technician Trainee, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, assists with the provision of quality pharmaceutical services. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the performance of pharmacy procedures, solving practical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change. **Responsibilities** **Technical Support** + Responsible for receiving, preparation, labeling and distribution of pharmaceuticals; maintenance and filing of associated records; and the preparation and review of patient and departmental drug charges for assigned area of service in accordance with hospital policy and procedures. + Strictly adheres to quality control processes and procedures and consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for product preparation and dispensing. + Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, drug dosages, dosage forms and drug names. + Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs used in the department (e.g., Epic/Hypnos/Kronos). Exhibits the knowledge to troubleshoot common problems with automated dispensing machines. + Maintains the knowledge and skill set to perform the duties and responsibilities of Omni, Area Check, Premade, and OR technician positions. + Utilizes reference materials as appropriate. + Assists in maintaining adequate stocks of pharmaceuticals and supplies through established inventory management procedures and cost-effective utilization. Communicates unusual usage patterns to inventory or supervisory staff. + Performs pharmacy department area inspections and other cleaning duties as assigned. + Assists with inventory audits. + Understands and adheres to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to hazardous materials. **Departmental Support** + Attends in-services, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs, certification requirements, and keep abreast of new technologies. + Attends at least 75% of required departmental meetings. + Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects. + Assists with orientation and on-the-job training of new hires and student shadowing. + Serves on committees as assigned. + Completes assignments with minimum supervision and guidance. + Communicates with the pharmacist or pharmacy leadership team as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise. + Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity. + Performs other related duties as assigned. **Compliance** + Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations. + Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately. + Completes all competency and skills assessment requirements. + Participates in and completes pharmacy technician orientation. + Spend time on education to help in preparation for sitting for national certification exam. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** High School diploma or GED **Experience:** Experience in pharmacy is desirable. **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee within 30 days of hire. Must be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Must obtain certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and register with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician prior to the expiration of the Technician Trainee registration as required by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. · Basic computer knowledge using word processing, e-mail, and web browser. · Teamwork · Professionalism · Problem-solving and analytical ability · Planning and organizing skills · Microsoft Office experience · Independent Judgement & Decision Making · Flexibility · Communication – written & verbal · Accountability **Other:** Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Experience with computer systems and medical terminology is desirable. Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Pharmacy Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 168 Job REQ # 40965771 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250304 End Date 20250408 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Medical Lab Technician Southwest Health Patient Care Technician - Dubuque Unit Grand River Medical Group Medical Lab Technician - Night Weekender Grant Regional Health Center Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Southwest Health Medical Lab Technician-Certified-Laboratory UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Career Pathway Certificate: Phlebotomy Technician Northeast Iowa Community College Radiology Technician Southwest Health Medical Lab Technician-Certified-Laboratory UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.