Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding. This role is ideal for someone with experience and a passion for sterile compounding and serving patients. The position involves partnering with physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide exceptional care. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a second shift schedule (Monday-Friday, 8.5-hour shifts with varied start times of 11:00 am or 2:30 pm) and requires working every third weekend. Nebraska Medicine is an academic health network that collaborates with UNMC to advance patient care through education and research. They emphasize dignity, respect, and offer educational support including tuition assistance and discounts.
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months of licensed date required.
- Internal Aseptic Technique training completed within two weeks of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient pharmacy department experience in sterile compounding preferred.
- Hazardous medication and/or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compounding experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform sterile compounding according to policy and regulations including USP 797 and USP 800.
- Maintain competency in use of all equipment and programs related to performing sterile compounding.
- Participate in medication management for pharmacy compounding, including medication and supply ordering, receiving, and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot equipment, hardware, and software issues relating to compounding.
- Participate in completing and documenting all cleaning and monitoring activities identified for areas related to sterile compounding.
- Practice critical and focused thinking and perform calculations as needed to validate activities.
- Work within a team to triage and respond to all compounding needs in a timely manner, following supervisor shift pharmacists' oversight.
- Maintain ongoing didactic and practical training as related to sterile compounding.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
