Pharmacy Technician 3, Full-Time, UHealth Hollywood

University of Miami•Hollywood, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a The Pharmacist Technician 3. This role involves collecting, inputting, and verifying prescription, refill, and patient information, as well as maintaining patient records. The technician will fill orders, prepare labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, and implement inventory control procedures. Responsibilities also include hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, potentially including chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs. The role may involve serving as a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, cross-training in major department roles, participating in temporary taskforces or committees, and resolving prescription-related issues. Additionally, the position includes training students and onboarding new pharmacy technicians, serving as a mentor, and staying updated on advanced pharmacy dispensing knowledge and systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Vaild State of Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license required
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information and maintains patient records.
Fills orders and prepares labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
Implements inventory control procedures and ordering supplies within regulatory guidelines. Anticipates pharmacy medication dispensing needs.
Responsible for hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.
Serves as a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, as needed. May also be cross trained in major department roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
Participates in a temporary taskforce/short-term committee.
Resolves problems related to prescription inquiries.
Performs the preceptor role in the training of students and onboarding of new pharmacy technicians.
Serves as a mentor or role model.
Stays abreast of advanced knowledge and proficient practice in pharmacy dispensing, medication dispensing systems, controlled substance distribution to floors, pre-packing and any other pharmacy technician duties.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.