Pharmacy Technician - Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center of Kearney
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Full-Time Sterile Compounding Technician in our Infusion Pharmacy at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center of Kearney. This role involves performing sterile compounding according to policy and regulations, maintaining competency with compounding equipment and programs, and participating in medication management. The technician will troubleshoot equipment issues, document cleaning and monitoring activities, practice critical thinking and perform calculations, and work within a team to respond to compounding needs under the oversight of a supervisor shift pharmacist. Ongoing training in sterile compounding is also a component of this role. Nebraska Medicine is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. They are an academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care, emphasizing dignity, respect, and collaboration.
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
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
