Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, NE

16h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical functions associated with drug distribution in accordance with specific provisions, standards, and State and Federal laws and regulations. Depending upon assignment, the principal areas of drug distribution may include unit dose, intravenous and oral drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment and related duties, as required. Customer service, teamwork and communication are important job functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma Or GED equivalent
PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nebraska
PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech from a Nebraska recognized national or local certification board within 9 months of hire. Must have certification within one year of state registration
Successful completion of security check in compliance with requirements set by the State of Nebraska required.
Mathematical skills necessary for algebraic conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, colleagues and customers
Strong Technology Skills
Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Compounds and/or prepares medications (non-sterile & sterile products, oral, topical, etc) including all hazardous medications safely and accurately in a timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797 and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of medications. This includes regular documentation of tasks in record-keeping systems.
Delivers, exchanges medications to the respective patient care area and returns unused medications to the pharmacy
Responds to and triages requests from customers for assistance with pharmacy services
Operates and supports automated dispensing technology
Appropriately utilizes and manages technology used in the day-to-day preparation, labeling and delivery of pharmaceutical care
Responsible for maintaining established stock levels of medications and supplies within the pharmacy as well as patient care areas.
Rotates inventory and completes expiration date management
Completes regulatory compliance inspection of medication storage areas
Participates in a variety of process improvement initiatives
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section