Pharmacy Tech 4 - Medley

University of Miami•Medley, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth Pharmacy Department is hiring a Pharmacy Tech 4. The position supports prescription processing, medication preparation, pharmacy operations, technician coordination, and advanced compounding. The Pharmacy Tech 4 works with department leadership and internal customers, supports technician education and department initiatives, monitors pharmacy technician coverage, and follows university and unit-level policies and procedures. Duties may be expanded as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State of Florida registration.
Certification in a relevant specialty or field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Collect, input, and verify prescription, refill, and patient information, and maintain patient records.
Fill orders and prepare labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
Organize and coordinate the effective use of personnel and materials.
Collaborate with department leadership on the daily management of pharmacy technicians.
Serve as a liaison between pharmacy services and internal customers, and may coordinate between order entry and dispensing operations.
Perform hazardous, specialized, or advanced compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.
Help develop, organize, and deliver technician continuing education topics and courses.
Participate in short- and/or long-term taskforces, groups, or committees.
Monitor pharmacy technicians to ensure proper coverage in all areas.
Participate in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring pharmaceuticals, and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain specialized knowledge of pharmacy technician processes and procedures, departmental fiscal requirements, emergency situations, and pharmacy procedures in the operating room.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.