Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient / Ambulatory (Retail) Pharmacy

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

5d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a staff pharmacist and/or Outpatient Pharmacy Manager, within the scope of practice defined by the State of Nebraska. The role supports outpatient pharmacy operations through accurate and timely medication purchasing, preparation, labeling, and delivery; maintenance of stock supplies and inventory; administrative support; and contributions to a cooperative work environment.

The technician uses pharmacy technology and software to support medication preparation and pharmaceutical care, responds to customer service needs, processes point-of-sale transactions, and manages the shipping queue. The position also maintains medication stock in the pharmacy and other patient care areas and keeps classified or compounding areas clean as specified in opening and closing duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current and valid registration with the State of Nebraska as a pharmacy technician, required upon hire.
• Obtain one of the following within one year: Certified Pharmacy Technician certification from NHA, PTCB, or UNMC Nebraska.
• Mathematical skills for algebraic conversions and basic arithmetic.
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to accurately receive and deliver information among pharmacy staff and others.
• Good typing, keyboard, and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare area or with unit-dose medication preparation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, label, and deliver medications in a timely manner.
• Use pharmacy technology and resources in day-to-day medication preparation, labeling, and delivery, including dispensing software, the IVR system, the intranet for policies and procedures, electronic drug information resources, and other applicable programs.
• Address customer service issues in a timely manner by answering phones, directing calls, greeting visitors, completing accurate point-of-sale transactions, and responding to pharmacy questions.
• Triage the shipping queue by completing point-of-sale transactions, ensuring patient information is accurate for shipments, and using pharmacy shipping software platforms.
• Maintain established medication stock levels in the pharmacy and other patient care areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of classified or compounding areas as specified in opening and closing duties.
• Support accurate medication purchasing and inventory maintenance, provide administrative support, and contribute to a cooperative work environment.

What This Job Offers

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