Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding Technician - First Shift
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding Technician to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals with experience and a passion for sterile compounding and patient service. 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 shifts typically Monday through Friday, featuring varied start times between 5:30 am and 6:30 am. Additionally, there is a requirement to work every third weekend. Nebraska Medicine is a leading health network that collaborates with UNMC, focusing on education, research, and patient care. They emphasize dignity and respect, valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences. The organization offers educational support, including tuition assistance and discounts at Clarkson College, along with career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- Minimum of three months tenure in Nebraska Medicine inpatient pharmacy department or demonstrated experience in sterile compounding 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 six months of licensed date required.
- Internal Aseptic Technique training completed within two weeks of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- 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
