Pharmacy Tech 4 - Medley

University of Miami; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami UHealth - Pharmacy Department is seeking a Pharmacy Tech 4 to support daily operations, assist pharmacists, and ensure accurate dispensing in a fast-paced clinical setting. Responsibilities include collecting and verifying prescriptions, preparing unit-dose labels, coordinating supplies, handling advanced compounding, and leading technician education efforts.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, Florida state registration, relevant certification, and at least five

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State licensure in Florida; certification in relevant specialty or field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with office software and relevant computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Collect, input, and verify prescription, refill, and patient information and maintain patient records.
• Fill orders and prepare labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
• Organize and coordinate efficient use of personnel and materials.
• Collaborate with leadership on daily management of Pharmacy technicians.
• Serve as liaison between pharmacy services and internal customers; may coordinate between order entry and dispensing.
• Handle hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding (chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, TPNs).
• Develop and deliver technician continuing education topics and courses.
• Participate in short/long-term taskforces or committees.
• Monitor technician coverage across areas and support staffing decisions.
• Stay abreast of procedures, fiscal requirements, and emergency operations in the OR.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of FL registration

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Job description

The University of Miami UHealth - Pharmacy Department has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Tech 4 .

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information and maintains patient records.
• Fills orders and prepares labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
• Organizes and coordinates the effective use of personnel and materials.
• Collaborates with department leadership on the daily management of Pharmacy technicians.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy services and internal customers. May also collaborate between the order entry and dispensing operations.
• Responsible for hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.
• Helps to develop, organize and deliver technician continuing education topics and courses.
• Participates in a short and/or long-term taskforce, group or committee.
• Monitors pharmacy technicians ensuring proper coverage in all areas.
• Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating/acquiring pharmaceuticals and any other duties as assigned.
• Stays abreast of specialized knowledge of all pharmacy technician processes and procedures, departmental fiscal requirements, and emergency situations and pharmacy procedures in the operating room.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing: State of FL registration; Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff