Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time - Ankeny Medical Park Pharmacy
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Iowa post a median of $21.65 an hour, the middle half $21.13–$22.97, across 12 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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About the job
Overview
Functions as a pharmacy technician as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications, maintaining accurate drug product records, and assessing medication inventory. Answers telephone calls, assists patients, and maintains patient confidentiality. All duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
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Responsibilities
SUMMARY: A complete list will be available with the job description and covered during an interview.
- Creates and maintains patient profiles within the pharmacy system.
- Performs accurate data entry by selecting the correct drug product, interpreting sig codes, and entering all other prescription components.
- Performs third party billing and resolves insurance rejections.
- Prepares medication orders by counting, measuring, or reconstituting the drug product.
- Accurately compounds sterile and non-sterile products, including intravenous medications, creams, ointments, suspensions, and solutions, in accordance with facility, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Education: Must be high school graduate or equivalent. Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English. Must have strong math skills with some basic algebra. Must type accurately and with moderate speed.
Experience: Ability to work with computer systems required. One or more years of community pharmacy experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist-Intern (if enrolled in a college of pharmacy) with
the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, prior to commencement of employment. Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other nationally recognized certification provider.
From UnityPoint Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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