Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy
Children's Nebraska•NE, United States
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs technical functions related to drug distribution in accordance with applicable provisions, standards, and state and federal laws and regulations. Depending on the assignment, work may involve unit-dose distribution, intravenous and oral drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment, and related duties. Customer service, teamwork, and communication are important parts of the role. The schedule is 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- State of Nebraska Pharmacy Technician license required within one year.
- PTCB certification required within 270 days.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician through UNMC Nebraska or NHA required within 270 days.
- Mathematical skills for algebraic conversions and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Compound and prepare medications, including non-sterile and sterile products and hazardous medications, safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Follow USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements for safe and accurate medication preparation and compounding, 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 day-to-day preparation, labeling, and delivery of pharmaceutical care.
- Maintain established medication and supply stock levels in the pharmacy and patient care areas.
- Rotate inventory and manage medication expiration dates.
- Complete 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
