Pharmacy Tech- Iowa Veterans Home

Pharmacy Tech- Iowa Veterans Home

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Pharmacy Tech- Iowa Veterans Home

Salary

$38,459.20 – $56,201.60 Annually

Location

Marshalltown – 50158 – Marshall County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-00641

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Home

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

ivhrecruitmentandretention@ivh.state.ia.us

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Benefits

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Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for an enthusiasticPharmacy Technician.

Duties include:

Entering refills, package, and deliver medications to the residents under the direction of a Pharmacist.

Ordering, inventorying, crediting, answering the window and phone, and communicating with staff and residents are daily essential functions.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

Team oriented, positive work environment

Opportunity for professional growth and development

Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:

Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice) for 2024:

Single: $61/mo = employee share; $818/mo = state share

Family: $205/mo = employee share; $1,854/mo = state share

National Choice option also available

Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2024:

Single: Free

Family: $46

Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care

$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost

Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)

Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.

Lactation rooms throughout our campus

Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

Annual flu vaccine is available free of charge to all staff

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) One year of full-time technical work experience assisting a pharmacist with pharmaceutical tasks.

2) A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in a pharmacy technician training program equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Pharmacy Assistant.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/classandpay/JobClassDescriptions/PharmacyTechnician-02227.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire, registration as a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) or pharmacy technician trainee by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

Yes – I understand and agree.

No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

No – I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

Yes – I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Do you have one year of full-time technical work experience assisting a pharmacist with pharmaceutical tasks?

Yes

No

04

How many months do you have of a combination of full time technical experience assisting a pharmacist with pharmaceutical tasks AND/OR semester hours in a college or university pharmacy technician training program? 30 semester hours equals 12 months of experience.

I do not have of the combination of required education and/or experience

Less than 12 months of the combination of required education and/or experience

12 months or more of the combination of required education and/or experience

05

Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch) IF YES – Do you have two years of full-time work experience in the classification of Pharmacy Assistant for the State of Iowa?

Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa employee

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Home

Address

1301 Summit St

Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158

Website

http://ivh.iowa.gov/

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