Certified Pharmacy Technician - Iowa City, IA
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Iowa post a median of $21.40 an hour, the middle half $21.13–$22.56, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Pharmacy technicians employed in Iowa earn a median of $21.57 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Iowa requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician registration (Certified Technician or Technician Trainee), from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing).
- National certification: Certified Technician registration requires national certification (PTCB or NHA) and expires on the date the national certification expires. A trainee registration is the route for those not yet certified, and national certification is expected before the trainee registration expires.
- Staying active: The Certified Technician registration expires on the date the technician's national certification expires, per the Board's instructions.
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician jobs in our research
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · Clicks 42
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%
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About the job
Make a difference every day. Join a pharmacy team that cares.
At Medicap Pharmacy LTC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where every employee is valued, teamwork is expected, and patient care is always our highest priority.
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our Order Entry team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring residents in long-term care communities receive their medications safely, accurately, and on time.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have strong computer skills, and want to be a part of a team, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter new medication orders into the pharmacy software
- Process refill requests, medication changes, and new admissions promptly
- Review orders for completeness and communicate with nurses and providers when clarification is needed.
- Maintain accurate patient medication profiles
- Prioritize urgent medication orders to support patient care
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and faculty staff
- Follow all state and federal pharmacy regulations, HIPAA requirements, and company policies
- Help maintain an organized, efficient workflow while contributing to a positive work environment.
What We Are Looking For
- Current Pharmacy Technician registration/certification (as required per state law)
- Pharmacy experience
- Excellent computer and data entry skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Dependable attendance and willingness to support teammates where needed
Work From Home Opportunity
This position begins on-site to ensure comprehensive training and successful integration into our workflow.
A Work From Home Option May Be Available After
- Successful completion of all required training
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in order entry
- Consistent attendance and dependable performance
- Meeting established productivity
- Approval of pharmacy leadership
We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Retirement Plan
- Ongoing training and career development
- Opportunity for remote work based on performance
- Supportive leadership team invested in your success
Join the Medicap Pharmacy LTC team and help us deliver exceptional care, one prescription at a time.
From Medicap Pharmacy (GRX Holdings)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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