Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - IV Admixtures & Chemo Prep

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth in Miami, FL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with order processing, preparation of general and specialty medications, IV solutions, and unit-dose meds in inpatient pharmacy.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, maintaining inventory, responding to calls, and ensuring accurate barcodes and timely delivery to nursing units, while adhering to USP 797 aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Florida Pharmacy Technician registration in good standing.
• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Three years hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Experience with IV admixture and unit-dose meds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and provide customer service per departmental standards.
• Prepare and deliver medications to Nursing Units promptly.
• Maintain active participation in Lean committee initiatives.
• Complete periodic area inspections for removal of outdated medications.
• Receive daily shipments and report medication barcodes into the designated system.
• Assist with stocking, cleaning, and organizing the storage room.
• Prepare medications for patient use from stock and bulk supply.
• Prepare IV admixtures and large-volume IV medications using proper aseptic technique.
• Prepare Parenteral Nutrition, Chemotherapy, OR and Cardiovascular trays.
• Weigh, count, and label medications for pharmacist check.

Skills

English communication

Professional communication

Education

High School education or equivalent

Pharmacy certification course

Job description

Nicklaushealth in Miami, FL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with order processing, preparation of general and specialty medications, IV solutions, and unit-dose meds in inpatient pharmacy.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, maintaining inventory, responding to calls, and ensuring accurate barcodes and timely delivery to nursing units, while adhering to USP 797 aseptic techniques.