Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

PRN

Shift:

Varies according to department needs, will include some weekends and holidays

Position Purpose:

Under direct supervision, prepares medication orders, prescriptions and unit dosages. Assists in maintenance of inventory levels of supplies and equipment. Ensures pharmacist verification of all work performed prior to dispensing or distribution.

What you will Do:

• Supports maintaining inventory of drugs and supplies. Maintains records as requested. Appropriately receives and documents shipments of pharmaceuticals and supplies, unpacks, prices and properly places them into inventory as requested.
• Maintains pharmacy areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Develops understanding of the enterprise phone system including but not limited to: call transfer, parking, paging and message taking. Develops skills in effective communication with patients, general public, hospital personnel and fellow employees, in person and via telephone.
• Develops understanding of basic computer skills for area of responsibility.
• Develops understanding and familiarity with pharmacy equipment and software and follows policy and/or procedure associated use. Develops skills associated with the Automated medication dispensing system (Pyxis). Utilizes the system according to department expectations.
• Completely and efficiently fills and delivers medications, orders and supplies to and from patient care units and ancillary departments.
• Completes monthly inspections of area of responsibility on time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Basic math and typing skills required.
• Previous experience in pharmacy setting helpful, but not required.
• Medical and/or science background helpful, but not required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.
• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you\'ll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area \xe2\x80\x93 one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons \xe2\x80\x93 and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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