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Hy-Vee, Inc.

Pharmacy Clerk

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

In this role, you'll assist customers, stock and order supplies, handle cash transactions, and help ... There is occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including ...

HyVee

Pharmacy Clerk

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

In this role, you'll assist customers, stock and order supplies, handle cash transactions, and help ... There is occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including ...

Guardian Pharmacy

Pharmacist In Charge

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$56 - $68.25/hr

Ensures that daily medication dispensing, IV preparation and compounding function smoothly and ... compliance Assist with pharmacy student evaluations, assignments and daily duties Work ...

Guardian Pharmacy, LLC

Pharmacist In Charge

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$56 - $68.25/hr

Ensures that daily medication dispensing, IV preparation and compounding function smoothly and ... Assist with pharmacy student evaluations, assignments and daily duties • Work collaboratively ...

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How much do compounding assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding assistant in Iowa City, IA is $18.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a compounding assistant?

Compounding Assistants are pharmacy support staff who help pharmacists prepare customized medications for patients. Their duties often include measuring, mixing, and labeling ingredients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They ensure that compounded medications meet quality and safety standards, and may also assist with inventory management and equipment cleaning. Compounding Assistants play a vital role in delivering personalized medicine, especially for patients who require non-standard dosages or formulations.

What does a compounding assistant do?

Compounding Assistants are responsible for preparing and measuring ingredients for customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their daily tasks often include weighing and mixing compounds, labeling containers, maintaining a clean work environment, and managing inventory of raw materials. By handling these preparatory steps, they help pharmacists focus on verifying prescriptions and ensuring patient safety. Compounding Assistants also assist with documentation and may collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a compounding assistant?

To thrive as a Compounding Assistant, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical principles, precise measurement skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with compounding equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate medication preparation, safety compliance, and efficient support of pharmacists in providing tailored patient care.

What is the difference between Compounding Assistant vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectCompounding AssistantPharmacy Technician
CertificationsOften requires compounding-specific training, but not always certifiedTypically requires state certification or registration
Work EnvironmentCompounding labs, pharmacies, healthcare facilitiesRetail or hospital pharmacies, healthcare settings
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing compounded medications, assisting pharmacistsDispensing medications, managing inventory, customer service

While both roles support pharmacy operations, a Compounding Assistant focuses on preparing customized medications, whereas a Pharmacy Technician handles broader pharmacy tasks. The roles often overlap in work environment and required certifications, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Compounding Assistant job openings in Iowa City, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,831 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Ambulatory Care, ACT Circle Pharmacy-100%

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Iowa City, IA • On-site

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Description
The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a 100% pharmacy technician to join our ACT Pharmacy team. Under general supervision of the pharmacist, coordinates and performs the technical activities of the ACTS Pharmacy location. Under general supervision of technician supervisor, carries out activities supportive of development, coordination, and training of assigned areas. Provides functional supervision as required. This pharmacy location performs high-volume central fill and mail dispensing on behalf of all UI Health Care Ambulatory Pharmacies. Additionally, the pharmacy also performs medication adherence packaging services using an automated packaging machine, non-sterile compounding, and home delivery of prescriptions. ACTS has an open-door pharmacy for patients to pick up medications directly from this location.
Non-certified technicians must achieve certification within 1 year of employment. Valid drivers license is required.
This position will work 8-hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday-Friday, and 0800-1630 up to every other weekend. Occasional holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Fill/refill prescriptions.
    • Read label for accuracy and correct as needed.
    • Label and package the correct medication.
    • Notate appropriate lot number and expiration for specialty drugs.
    • Sign appropriate drugs out of high cost and controlled substance logbooks.
    • Include appropriate ancillary materials with patient prescription orders including but not limited to supplies needed to administer drug, supplies needed to dispose of administration materials, Specialty Pharmacy Welcome Materials, Proof of Delivery documentation, etc.
    • Coordinate services from other UI Healthcare Ambulatory Care Pharmacies including but not limited to services such as adherence packaging and Clinical Cancer Center medications.
  • Work closely with pharmacy staff (Prior Authorization, Patient Management, and Ambulatory Pharmacy teams) along with interdisciplinary staff to accurately fulfill patient orders with a high level of attention to detail and focus on superior customer service.
    • Locate over the counter medications to include in patient orders.
    • Locate ancillary products to include in patient orders.
    • Properly process patient orders through pharmacy cash register system according to required and often complex billing requirements (copay assistance, grants, medically billed, etc.).
  • Prepare prescriptions for mailing, shipping, and courier, and delivery according to established policies and procedures.
    • Generate appropriate shipping labels according to the desired shipping method.
    • Properly package refrigerated items according to cold chain shipping requirements.
  • Assist with the receipt and stocking of daily drug orders to appropriate areas in the pharmacy.
  • Utilize and maintain the ScriptPro Robot
    • Fill cells/cassettes.
    • Clean cells/cassettes
    • Map brand changes/assign drugs to cells
    • Return unwanted prescriptions to cells.
    • Daily maintenance
  • Answer phone lines to assist patients and other hospital staff with various requests.
    • Assist with transferring of drug to/from other in-house pharmacies.
    • Other requests as needed and appropriate.
  • Perform inventory maintenance activities.
    • Return to stock medications that have not been picked up by patients.
    • Monitor/order prescription filling and shipping supplies.
    • Perform daily and monthly drug inventories as requested.
  • Generate and/or maintain (including filing) appropriate records related to prescription dispensing such as hard copies of prescriptions, hemophiliac patient profiles, mailing/shipping forms/logs, and prescription quality assurance audits.
  • Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances including:
    • Conduct weekly and monthly inventories.
    • Order replacement supplies from internal source.
    • Audit records associated with dispensing of narcotics and controlled substances.
    • Resolve discrepancies on issuance forms.
  • Operate a company delivery vehicle to transport and deliver prescription medications to patients' residences, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure handling of all items in accordance with pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in regular team meetings and provide regular feedback on processes and procedures.
  • Maintain area orderliness and cleanliness.
  • Assist in on-the-job training of new technicians.
  • Coordinate technical activities with other members of team.
  • Assist with other duties as workload allows.
  • Complete and maintain compliance with all competencies and educational requirements.
    The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for.

Pay Level: GC73 certified / GC71 trainee https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Qualifications
Certified Technician:
  • Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy 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.
  • Experience
    • 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

Trainee Technician:
  • Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
  • All pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment, unless their Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration has been extended by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. In such cases, the technician may continue to work under trainee status, in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board and Iowa Code.
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Experience:
    • 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.
  • Special Qualifications:
    • Possession of the class (class A, B, C or D) of driver's license appropriate to vehicle driven and/or materials transported required.
  • Highly Desired Qualifications:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
  • Desired Qualifications:
    • Ability to perform ratio/proportion equations
    • Experience with inventory maintenance activities
    • Experience working in team environment
    • Experience working in detail-oriented work environment
    • Knowledge of windows-based computer programs
    • Experience working in environment requiring accuracy
    • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Position and Application details:
A resume is required in order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Eric Hardesty at eric-hardesty@uiowa.edu.

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