Pharmacy Technician 2 - Full-Time - UHealth Campus

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician 2 at the University of Miami Health System prepares medications for patients under the supervision of a Pharmacist and assists with dispensing, labeling, and restocking. The role involves inputting and verifying patient information, maintaining records, and supporting training within the department.

Experience of at least one year in a related setting is required, along with active Florida Pharmacy Technician registration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of FL Pharmacy Technician registration.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for patients under the guidance of a Pharmacist.
• Assist with dispensing, labeling, packaging, and restocking of drugs.
• Input, verify prescription and patient information; maintain patient records.
• Support training and cross-training within the department.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of FL Pharmacy Technician registration

Job description

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a

The Pharmacy Technician 2

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician 2 prepares medications for patients under the guidance of a Pharmacist. Assists the Pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions, price-checking, restocking of drugs, and assists with basic compounding.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

• Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information and maintains patient records.
• Assists pharmacists in filling orders and preparing labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
• Receives and stocks incoming medical supplies and drugs.
• Assists with compounding (didactic and/or basic hands-on).
• Participates in assigned training program and continuing education activities to attain competency in different technician duty areas.
• Volunteers for extra assignments and/or cross training in other department roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
• May volunteer to participate in a temporary taskforce/short-term committee.
• Acts as an informal resource for other technicians with less experience.
• Provides support in the training of students and onboarding of new pharmacy technicians.
• Serves as a mentor and role model.
• Stays abreast of advanced knowledge and proficient practice in pharmacy dispensing, medication dispensing systems, controlled substance distribution to floors, pre-packing and any other pharmacy technician duties.
• 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 Pharmacy Technician registration

Experience

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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