NuCara

07/22/2025

Please welcome Jennifer Meurer to the NuCara Pharmacy team in Pleasant Hill!

Jennifer’s passion for pharmacy began in high school, inspired by her hometown pharmacist, Dave, whose care and dedication made a meaningful impact in their Winterset community. Determined to follow in his footsteps, she went on to earn her pharmacy degree from Drake University.
Jennifer began her career at Medicap Pharmacy in Audubon and went on to manage the Medicap in Ankeny for over 19 years. In 2025, she made the decision to seek a better work-life balance and found her way to NuCara, where patient-centered care remains a top priority.

She now enjoys more time at home in Ankeny with her husband, Kevin, and their two sons, Karter (14) and Brenden (11). Jennifer stays busy volunteering and cheering on her boys in baseball, basketball, 4-H, choir, and band. Outside of work and family, she enjoys traveling and attending Broadway productions—especially with her mom, with whom she shares season tickets to the Willis Broadway Series.

Jennifer is excited to get to know the patients and team at NuCara Pleasant Hill and looks forward to continuing her mission of making a difference through community pharmacy.

07/10/2025

NuFill Medication Synchronization
Tired of juggling multiple refill dates? Try NuFill—our free sync program aligns all your meds for one monthly pickup. Studies show it significantly improves adherence and peace of mind.

07/10/2025

NuCara Pharmacy is Hiring!

We’re looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Pleasant Hill, IA!

Help provide top-notch care in a supportive setting that includes retail pharmacy, compounding, immunizations, and group home services.

📅 Schedule: M–F 8am–6pm, rotating Saturdays
✅ Iowa tech license preferred (not required)
🎁 Benefits: Competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k), PTO & more!

📍 Apply today and grow your pharmacy career with NuCara!

NuCara Pharmacy is a dynamic community pharmacy serving patients in Texas, Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota. At NuCara, we prioritize one-on-one patient counseling and medication management with the goal of delivering the best pharmacy value without sacrificing the quality of care prized by our pat...

07/09/2025

Compounding & Customized Meds
Need a custom dosage or flavor? NuCara’s compounding service creates medications tailored to you—special forms, doses, and flavors for kids or pets included!

07/08/2025

Looking for more than just prescription pickups? At NuCara Pharmacy, we offer one-on-one counseling, medication therapy management (MTM), medication packaging solutions, immunizations (flu, shingles, pneumonia, and more!), men's health resources, and our NuRewards program. We’re here to support your health journey!

07/03/2025

Please join us in welcoming Ashleigh Arndorfer to NuCara Pharmacy!

Ashleigh brings nearly two decades of pharmacy experience to the team. She began her career in high school as support staff and later became a pharmacy technician. After graduating from pharmacy school at Creighton University in 2018, she completed a community pharmacy residency in North Liberty through the University of Iowa and then worked at Medicap until 2023. Most recently, she worked remotely reviewing prior authorizations but realized she missed the personal connection that comes with working directly with patients and being part of a local community. That’s what drew her to NuCara. She’s excited to be part of a team that values community-focused care and strives to make a difference in patients’ lives.

Ashleigh lives in Waukee with her husband Bryan, their two children Adrienne (6) and Liam (4), and their two big dogs, Moses and Buford. In her free time, she enjoys board and card games, reading, cooking (Ashleigh even hosts cooking competitions with friends and family), and watching Broadway musicals.

You will find Ashleigh working mainly at our Greenfield location but also occasionally in Ames, Story City, Nevada, Zearing, Marshalltown, and Lenox. We're thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait for you to meet her!

07/03/2025

We’re Hiring at NuCara Pharmacy!

Looking for a rewarding career in pharmacy or healthcare? Join our growing team and make a difference in the lives of patients every day! We have several exciting opportunities available now:

💊 Full-Time Pharmacy Technician – Lenox, IA
💉 Infusion Registered Nurse – Austin, TX
💊 Pharmacy Technician – Coralville, IA
⚗️ Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Compounding – Waterloo, IA
🧪 Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician – Austin, TX

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, NuCara offers a supportive environment with room to grow. Come be part of a team that’s passionate about patient care!

Learn more and apply here: https://nucara.applicantlist.com/jobs/

07/03/2025

Wishing all our patients and staff a wonderful holiday! Please note that many of our locations are also closed on Saturday, July 5th.

07/01/2025

Don't forget - Our new hours start this week!

06/20/2025

Congratulations to Julie Johnson, our Employee of the Month for March from our NuCara Pharmacy in Mountain Lake!

Julie’s quick thinking and heroic actions recently saved a life. Her incredible response in a critical moment serves as an inspiration to us all to lead with excellence and kindness each day. Keep up the great work Julie!

06/19/2025

Congratulations to our employee of the month, Erin Shellmyer. Erin works at our Des Moines home medical location and received this award because she able to handle complex tasks under pressure. Erin really stepped it up during a recent audit and we appreciate all her hard work! Keep it up, Erin!

06/15/2025

NuCara's Infusion Centers provides high-quality care in a quiet, welcoming setting.
Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or need short-term treatment, our expert team is here for you.
✔ Personalized treatment plans
✔ Less wait time than a hospital
✔ Comfortable infusion suites
Discover the difference a smaller, caring team can make.
Visit https://www.nucara.com/infusion-services to learn more.

06/12/2025

Looking for compassionate, convenient infusion care? NuCara Pharmacy offers a variety of infusion therapies for chronic and acute conditions—right in a comfortable, patient-centered environment.
💧 Vitamin infusions (at our Waterloo, Iowa, location only)
💉 Prescription therapies (available in both Iowa and Texas)
🩺 Monitored by licensed professionals
Skip the hospital. Get the care you need, where you feel at home.
📞 Call us today to learn more or schedule a visit! Visit www.nucara.com/infusion-services for more information!

06/11/2025

📣 Important Update: Saturday Hours Change Starting July 5, 2025

We want to inform you that, beginning Saturday, July 5, 2025, we will no longer be open on Saturdays. Our updated hours are as follows:

🕒 New Hours:

Monday–Friday: 9 AM-5:30 PM

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: CLOSED

We appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

06/11/2025

🔥BIG SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE – ORANGE STICKER MADNESS!🔥

💥 Everything with an ORANGE STICKER is 75% OFF! 💥
Yes, you read that right — SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF all stickered items!

☀️ Come shop the deals while they last — once it’s gone, it’s GONE!

02/25/2025

‼️BOGO OFFER‼️

We would love any and all feedback to make our snack section the best it can be! Plus who doesn't love a good BOGO!?

Click the link below or scan the QR code in store!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEF1TkXHphlAWPPdzOKLeC2GxqmzVYOfXQZx9D_Kw46cQUiQ/viewform?usp=header

02/24/2025

‼️NEW INVENTORY‼️

Stop by NuCara Ames and check out all our new snacks! We have protein bars, beef sticks, chips, etc. We also now offer some drink options as well!

10/08/2024

We have a limited supply on hand. Call today to schedule!

04/12/2024

Please stop by our home medical table at this event in Ames on March 9th!

07/18/2023

The Ames Fitness Center will be hosting RAGBRAI riders on Tuesday, July 25th. The pharmacy will be very difficult to access during that time so please plan accordingly! As always, call with questions!

02/23/2023

We are hiring at our Ames Pharmacy location! Interested in being part of our amazing team? Learn more and apply here:
https://nucara.applicantlist.com/jobs/930765.html

We are looking for a certified pharmacy technician. We prefer a candidate with compounding lab experience or degree in scientific field of study, but on the job training is available.

NuCara Pharmacy is a dynamic, growing, retail pharmacy serving patients in Ames, IA. We are looking for full-time highly motivated, efficient and adaptable Certified Compounding Pharmacy Technician. At NuCara, our goal is to provide the best service to our customers by offering a wide variety of pro...

12/23/2022

Due to the winter weather, our pharmacy in Ames will be closing at 4:30 p.m. today (12/23). Please travel safely!