Certified Pharmacy Technician

Position Title:

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire. • National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification. • High school diploma or the equivalent. • Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences or satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Are you seeking a Pharmacy Technician position with great benefits, a positive team environment, and a consistent Monday through Friday daytime schedule?

If so, Thielen Student Health Center at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Certified Pharmacy Technician!

What You'll Do:

• Assist patients with prescription drop-off and pickup while providing exceptional customer service.

• Process and verify prescription information using pharmacy and electronic health record systems.

• Support daily pharmacy operations, resolve patient access and insurance issues, and maintain accurate documentation.

• Prepare, count, label, package, and verify prescriptions.

• Monitor inventory, stock medications, manage expired or recalled products, and assist with medication ordering.

• Receive and verify controlled substance shipments and assist with inventory audits.

• Train and provide guidance to student pharmacy technicians, interns, and new staff.

• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, privacy requirements, and safety standards.

• Identify workflow improvements and report safety or equipment concerns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience working as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

• Experience using pharmacy management software, preferably ProPharm.

• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or guiding team members in a pharmacy setting.

About Thielen Student Health Center:
Thielen Student Health Center (TSHC), located next to State Gym and Beyer Hall on campus, provides all of the same services that standard medical clinics can. Students can be seen for illness or injuries, have tests done, receive immunizations, get a physical or check-up, have their prescriptions filled, receive physical therapy, and more. TSHC is nationally accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). To learn more, please visit TSHC.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

10

Original Posting Date:

August 26, 2026

Posting Close Date:

September 7, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19831

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

 

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.