Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy
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 include unit-dose distribution, intravenous and oral drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, and automated dispensing equipment. 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, and follows USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements. The role also includes delivering and returning medications, responding to customer requests, supporting dispensing technology, managing medication and supply stock, monitoring expiration dates, inspecting medication storage areas for compliance, and participating in process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Mathematical skills for algebraic conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally, and courteously with healthcare professionals, colleagues, and customers.
- Strong technology skills.
- Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
- Pharmacy Technician registration in the State of Nebraska required within one year.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB required within 270 days.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through UNMC Nebraska or NHA required within 270 days.
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 and hazardous medications, safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements, including documenting 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 for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
