Pharmacy Tech or Student Intern
Where You’ll Work
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Pharmacy Technician or Student Intern at CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting our pharmacists in delivering safe, accurate, and timely medication therapy. Whether you're beginning your pharmacy career or expanding your clinical experience, you'll play an important role in helping patients receive the medications they need throughout their recovery.
Every day you will assist with medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management while collaborating with pharmacists and clinical staff to support high-quality patient care. You'll build your knowledge in a fast-paced inpatient pharmacy setting where teamwork, accuracy, and exceptional service are essential.
To be successful in this role, you will be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding patient care. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where curiosity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic will help you grow while contributing to safe and efficient pharmacy operations.
- Prepare, fill, and distribute unit-dose medications while performing medication exchanges for designated nursing units.
- Assist pharmacists with the preparation of sterile intravenous admixtures under appropriate supervision.
- Maintain prescription records, answer and triage phone calls, and support efficient daily pharmacy operations.
- Monitor medication inventory levels, replenish stock, and maintain order-book items to ensure medications are available when needed for patient care.
Job Requirements
Qualifications For Pharmacy Technician:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pharmacy Technician Trainee License in the State of Iowa AND a national certification, as indicated
Qualifications For Pharmacy Student:
- Registered in a school of pharmacy, 1-2 years
- Must be registered in Iowa as a Pharmacy Intern