Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team in a long-term care pharmacy setting. This role involves filling and compounding medications, handling phone communications with nursing staff, and ensuring accurate prescription labeling. The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for servicing 1000 beds and must adhere to pharmacy policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fill and compound medications, including ointments.
• Communicate with nursing staff via phone to confirm dosage information.
• Fill prescriptions for a facility servicing 1000 beds.
• Label prescriptions accurately following pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Work in either the daily fill or cycle fill departments.
• Handle daily fill prescriptions ready for same-day shipping.
• Manage cycle fill, preparing blister cards and bottles for 30+ day supplies.

Work Environment

The work environment is casual, with a requirement to stand for long periods. The position involves rotating shifts Monday through Friday, with weekend shifts every 3 to 4 weeks. Weekend work includes Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with adjusted weekday hours to balance the schedule. This role is set in a production environment, suitable for candidates with prior experience in similar settings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.