Neonatal Formula Technician | Pediatric Nutrition Support

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Formula/Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time) to manage calculation, preparation, delivery, and monitoring of neonatal and pediatric formulas and donor milk to support precise medical nutrition. The role covers formula room operations, inventory management, adherence to HIPAA and safety regulations, and potential cross-training for Pharmacy duties.

A high school diploma is required; healthcare experience preferred, with CphT or DTR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Minimum three (3) months of experience in healthcare is required.
• Experience as a Milk Technician or Pharmacy Technician or Dietetic Technician is preferred.
• The following licensures and/or certifications are preferred: Certification Pharmacy Technician (CphT); Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR).

Responsibilities

• Assists medical team with formula orders, substitutions, discharge, and special needs to ensure timely feeding.
• Maintains sterile technique during formula and breast milk preparation.
• Reads, writes, and performs necessary math to prepare infant formula and breast milk orders.
• Prepares and delivers all infant formula and breast milk as ordered.
• Maintains daily inventory of expressed human milk and needed supplies; places inventory orders to maintain PAR levels.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment using approved techniques and cleaning agents.
• Transcribes feeding order information to prepare feeding labels.
• May cross train for coverage between Pharmacy and Nutrition Department; if certified as a Pharmacy Technician, may perform Pharmacy Tech duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Formula/Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time) to manage calculation, preparation, delivery, and monitoring of neonatal and pediatric formulas and donor milk to support precise medical nutrition. The role covers formula room operations, inventory management, adherence to HIPAA and safety regulations, and potential cross-training for Pharmacy duties.

A high school diploma is required; healthcare experience preferred, with CphT or DTR