Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs technical functions associated with drug distribution in accordance with applicable provisions, standards, and state and federal laws and regulations. Depending on the assignment, duties may involve unit-dose distribution, intravenous and oral drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment, and related tasks. Customer service, teamwork, and communication are important aspects of the role. The position is scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The role is at Children’s, a pediatric healthcare center that describes its workplace as committed to diversity and inclusion and supporting team members’ professional development and career growth.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of pharmacy technician work experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.
Mathematical skills for algebraic conversions and basic arithmetic.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally, and courteously with healthcare professionals, colleagues, and customers.
Strong technology skills.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth.
Pharmacy Technician registration in the State of Nebraska required within one year.
One of the following certifications is required within 270 days: Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (UNMC NE), or Certified Pharmacy Technician (NHA).

Nice To Haves

One year of pharmacy technician work experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

Compound and prepare medications, including non-sterile and sterile products and oral and topical medications, including hazardous medications, safely, accurately, and promptly.
Follow USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, and other applicable regulatory requirements for safe and accurate medication preparation and compounding, and document tasks in record-keeping systems.
Deliver and exchange medications with patient care areas and return unused medications to the pharmacy.
Respond to and triage customer requests for assistance with pharmacy services.
Operate and support automated dispensing technology.
Use and manage technology involved in medication preparation, labeling, and delivery.
Maintain established medication and supply stock levels in the pharmacy and patient care areas.
Rotate inventory and manage expiration dates.
Conduct regulatory compliance inspections of medication storage areas.
Participate in process-improvement initiatives.