Pharmacy Support Assistant

Overview

Pharmacy Support Assistant

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Waterloo, Iowa

Shift: PRN, As needed

Hours: 8:30a-5:30p Mon-Fri; 9a-1p Sat and Sun rotating shifts

The Pharmacy Support Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the pharmacy. This role involves assisting pharmacy staff with non-clinical tasks such as inventory management, data entry, cleaning, customer service, general clerical duties and pickup and delivery of pharmacy medications/or items.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Support receipt, storage, organization, and overall management of pharmaceutical supplies  
• Perform inventory checks, restock shelves, and assist with supply tracking and ordering  
• Assist pharmacists and technicians with labeling, packaging, and preparation of medications and materials  
• Accurately enter prescription and patient data while maintaining compliant pharmacy records and documentation  
• Provide professional customer service while maintaining clean, organized pharmacy workspaces and supporting medication pickup and delivery activities 

Qualifications

Education:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required) 

Experience:  

• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience (Preferred) 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• Registered as a pharmacy support person with the Board of Pharmacy (Required within 30 days of hire) 
• Valid driver’s license required when operating a vehicle for work-related duties (Required upon hire)