Pharmacy Technician

Lincoln Surgical Hospital; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Uniform Reimbursement

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

24/7 Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Lincoln Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team and help provide extraordinary care. The role involves obtaining medication histories, dispensing medications, and supporting the pharmacy department with routine and advanced duties.

Responsibilities include inventory control, documenting records, and using Pyxis systems to resolve discrepancies, while delivering items to patient care areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Nebraska Pharmacy Technician license is required.
• Current BLS certification at time of hire is required.
• PTCB certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Sterile compounding experience is preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly expiration date monitoring of medications and solutions.
• Inspect and document medication inventories across carts and boxes.
• Maintain records of medication purchases and inventory.
• Manage anesthesia box records and logbooks.
• Resolve discrepancies within Pyxis dispensing systems.
• Deliver medications and supplies to departments.
• Obtain and document medication histories in the EMR.
• Enter daily pharmacy medication and supply orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Direct patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska Pharmacy Technician license

Current Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB)

BLS certification

Tools

Pyxis medication dispensing system

Job description

At Lincoln Surgical Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional surgical care in a patient-centered environment. As a leader in innovative healthcare, our physicians and staff work together to achieve outstanding outcomes for every patient. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team and help provide extraordinary care.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacy department through a variety of routine and advanced technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing of medications in accordance with established procedures and standards. This role also plays an important part in the patient care process through direct patient interaction, including obtaining and documenting medication histories.

Schedule

Full-Time 80 Hours per Pay Period
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform monthly expiration date monitoring of medications and solutions throughout the facility, ensuring proper storage, labeling, dating, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Inspect and document medication inventories within crash carts, malignant hyperthermia carts, respiratory carts, latex allergy kits, and pediatric emergency boxes.
• Maintain records of controlled and non-controlled medication purchases and inventory.
• Manage anesthesia box records, maintain accurate logbooks, and appropriately file documentation.
• Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies within Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
• Deliver medications and pharmacy supplies to patient care and ancillary departments.
• Accurately obtain and document medication histories within the electronic medical record, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
• Enter daily pharmacy medication and supply orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician certification and Nebraska Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Current BLS certification required at the time of hire.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Sterile compounding experience preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Benefits

Lincoln Surgical Hospital offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Uniform Reimbursement
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 24/7 Employee Wellness Center

Join a team that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care.