Inpatient Pharmacy Technician — 2nd Shift, Part-Time

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for the second shift (14:30–23:00) on a 0.5 FTE, part-time basis. You will handle medication management for the pharmacy, nursing units, and operating rooms, including ordering, receiving, sorting, and dispensing medications, with emphasis on patient care and service.

Responsibilities include preparing dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile compounding, reviewing medication histories, coordinating with providers,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for medication management for the pharmacy, nursing units and operating rooms including ordering, receiving, sorting and distributing medications.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide excellent customer service and patient care.
• Create and utilize medication usage reports to analyze data for inventory control.
• Manage incoming telephone calls from inpatient units, triage calls with excellent service.
• Receive orders, select proper drug, prepare dosage form and strength.
• Practice sterile compounding for immediate usage and non-sterile compounding of liquids/topicals.
• Perform electronic medication history inquiries and patient/family interviews for reconciliation.
• Calculate IV infusion due times, reorder as needed and collaborate with providers, physicians and pharmacists.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician

Certification within 12 months of registration

Tools

Omnicell

EPIC

Pharmacy information system

Barcode scanners

Job description

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for the second shift (14:30–23:00) on a 0.5 FTE, part-time basis. You will handle medication management for the pharmacy, nursing units, and operating rooms, including ordering, receiving, sorting, and dispensing medications, with emphasis on patient care and service.

Responsibilities include preparing dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile compounding, reviewing medication histories, coordinating with providers,