Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care is searching for a Pharmacy Technician, Certified, to assure safe, aseptic, efficient, and cost-effective preparation of chemotherapy, biologic therapy, and supportive care medications for administration to patients following all applicable regulations. To work collaboratively with the Clinical Practice Manager and Pharmacist to maintain adequate and cost-effective inventory of drugs and supplies.

Duties to Include:

·            Appropriately mix and label chemotherapy, biologic therapy, and supportive care medications.

·            Unpacking daily drug order, verifying correctness, and refilling drugs into Lynx machine.

·            Unpacking supply orders, verifying correctness, and delivering to correct stock location.

·            Stocking of mixing room, patient rooms, and other areas as needed.

·            Assistance in transporting needed drugs between offices.

·            Monitoring of investigational drug supplies and records.

·            Back-up maintenance of Lynx machines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We’re providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow’s health care professionals. Together, we’re changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.

Work Schedule:

·       9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday for 3 consecutive weekends, and then off on the 4^th weekend

·       Weekdays: PRN (as needed) when available

Location: Des Moines, IA Mission, Cancer + Blood

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences or satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Special Qualifications:

·     Ability to calculate ratios & proportions for pharmaceutical needs as demonstrated by a work sample.

Desired Qualifications:

·       Ability to perform ratio/proportion equations

·       Knowledge of insurance and prior authorization requirements for coverage of medications

·       Experience working in team environment

·       Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to focus and prioritize tasks

·       Knowledge of windows-based computer programs

·       Experience working in environment requiring accuracy

·       Excellent customer service skills both over the phone and in person

·       Previous work in oncology setting preferred

·       Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must email a resume to Maddie McManus (madison-koppin@uiowa.edu)

·       Job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 calendar days. 

·       Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

·       References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. 

With additional questions, please reach out to Maddie McManus (madison-koppin@uiowa.edu)