Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

9h

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 pharmacy work. Customer service, teamwork, and communication are important aspects of the role.

The technician safely and accurately prepares medications, including sterile and non-sterile products and hazardous medications; follows USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements; delivers medications to patient-care areas and returns unused medications; supports pharmacy technology; and manages medication and supply inventory. The role also includes responding to customer requests, inspecting medication storage areas, participating in process improvement, and maintaining regular attendance.

Children’s Nebraska is a pediatric healthcare center committed to exceptional care, advocacy, research, and education, and to a People First culture that fosters joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning, and growth.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nebraska.
• Nebraska-recognized national or local pharmacy technician certification within 9 months of hire, and within one year of state registration.
• Successfully complete a security check in compliance with State of Nebraska requirements.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Compound and/or prepare medications, including non-sterile and sterile products, oral and topical medications, and hazardous medications, safely, accurately, and promptly.
• Comply with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements for medication preparation and compounding, including documenting tasks in record-keeping systems.
• Deliver and exchange medications to 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 for day-to-day medication preparation, labeling, and delivery.
• Maintain established medication and supply stock levels in the pharmacy and patient-care areas.
• Rotate inventory and manage medication expiration dates.
• Perform regulatory compliance inspections of medication storage areas.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regular attendance and meet the physical requirements of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED