Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Sr Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Senior Associate for the Inpatient Pharmacy. The role focuses on coordinating patient transitions, obtaining accurate medication histories, and working under a pharmacist to ensure proper reconciliation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in inpatient/outpatient pharmacy, Nebraska tech registration, and BLS. Full-time, second shift, 80 hours per pay period, with no holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in inpatient or outpatient pharmacy or equivalent health care setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the Nebraska Board prior to start date.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within twelve months of registration date.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital.
• Assist with training of new staff on medication histories and reconciliation.
• May participate in committees or transitions of care projects.
• Facilitate and coordinate patient care transitions at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Review transfer orders and ensure medications are transferred with the patient.
• Collaborate with inpatient pharmacists, nursing, and outpatient staff to meet discharge needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

Second Shift (United States of America)

Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Sr Associate

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Senior Associate in our Inpatient Pharmacy. The ideal candidate will have minimum of three years of experience as an inpatient or outpatient pharmacy technician or other applicable health care setting. You must already be certified as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nebraska. This role will be perfect for someone that likes to be on their feet and active while providing direct face to face customer service to our patients and internal partners.

• Performing intake medication histories for all patients admitted to the hospital
• Assisting with training of new staff completing medication histories and identifying opportunities to optimize the medication reconciliation process
• May be involved in committees or other transitions of care projects

(Also known as: Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy Technician, CPhT)

Shift

• Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 80 hours per pay period)
• Second Shift, Monday through Friday
• No Holidays, No weekends

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Sr Associate

Facilitate and coordinate patient care transitions at admission, transfer, and discharge from the facility. Utilize available electronic resources, patient interview, and phone follow up to ensure an accurate medication history is available for patients at admission or upon presentation to the emergency department. Work in coordination with and under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to ensure accurate medication reconciliation is performed per policy MM07. Review transfer orders and ensure necessary medications have been transferred with the patient. Collaborate with inpatient pharmacists, inpatient nursing, pharmacy financial counselors, and the meds to beds outpatient pharmacy staff to assist in ensuring patient discharge needs are met in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Sr Associate

• Minimum of three years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient pharmacy or other applicable health care setting required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy prior to start date required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within twelve months of registration date required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care Sr Associate

• Thorough understanding of available electronic resources to obtain medication history information preferred.
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of top 100 medications preferred.
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.