Pharmacy Technician II
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Shift: Hours vary between 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM + rotating weekends & holidays
Job description
Overview
Shift: Hours vary between 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM + rotating weekends & holidays
As a Pharmacy Technician II, you'll work side-by-side with pharmacists to prepare, package, and distribute medications safely and accurately, using both hands-on skills and cutting-edge automation. From inventory management to non-sterile compounding, you'll keep pharmacy operations running smoothly while supporting excellent patient care.
Responsibilities
- Receive, enter, and process prescription orders under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Prepare, label, and package medications for dispensing including sterile compounding.
- Maintain accurate patient profiles and prescription records.
- Deliver medications or supplies to the appropriate team, patient, or department per policy or protocol.
- Responsible for the proper storage and security of medications, supplies, and equipment in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures and all applicable laws.
- Greet and assist patients in person, at bedside, and by phone in a professional, courteous manner.
- Answer routine questions and direct clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Resolve basic insurance and billing issues to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Process point-of-sale transactions and handle cash/credit payments.
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications: IA & IL Cert Pharmacy Tech upon hire; National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association upon hire; Class 1 Driver License (IA, IL); Proof of Auto Insurance
Experience: 1 year Pharmacy Technician experience
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- IA & IL Cert Pharmacy Tech upon hire
- National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association upon hire
- Class 1 Driver License (IA, IL)
- Proof of Auto Insurance
- 1 year Pharmacy Technician experience
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.