Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Part-time

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This part-time, benefits-eligible role (0.5 FTE) will work evening shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, including every third weekend. The position is located on the Nebraska Medicine medical campus in Omaha, NE. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for medication management, including ordering, receiving, sorting, and distributing medications. They will also troubleshoot equipment issues, provide excellent customer service and patient care, analyze medication usage reports for inventory control, manage incoming telephone calls, prepare dosage forms and strengths, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, conduct electronic medication history inquiries, and calculate IV infusion due times. Nebraska Medicine is recognized as one of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska by Forbes Magazine.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age required.
High school education or equivalent required.
Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required.
If registered as a Pharmacy Technician, certification within twelve months of registration date required.

Nice To Haves

Prior pharmacy technician or hospital setting experience preferred.
Medical terminology and knowledge of top 200 medications prescribed preferred.
Proficient knowledge of computers, automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell), calculators, electronic medical record (EPIC), various computerized and mechanical devices necessary for product preparation and dispensing (e.g., scales, strip packager, magnetic stirrer, etc.) preferred.
Experience with non-sterile compounding preferred.
Experience with phones, pagers, fax machines, handheld scanners, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for medication management for the pharmacy, nursing units and operating rooms including but not limited to ordering, receiving, sorting, distributing medications.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide excellent customer service and patient care in accordance with assigned duties.
Create and utilize medication usage reports to analyze data for effective inventory control.
Manage incoming telephone calls from inpatient units, and triage calls appropriately utilizing excellent customer service skills.
Receive orders, select proper drug, and prepare dosage form and strength.
Practice sterile compounding for immediate usage as well as non-sterile compounding of oral liquids and topicals.
Perform electronic medication history inquiries and patient/family interviews for medication reconciliation.
Calculate patient's IV infusion due times, reorder as needed and collaborate with providers, physicians, and pharmacists recommending medication concentrations.