Pharmacy Technician 3, Deerfield, Full Time

University of Miami; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) in Deerfield Beach is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician 3. The role supports pharmacists, handles dispensing, labeling, inventory, and advanced compounding under supervision.

Responsibilities include data entry, record maintenance, problem resolution, and mentorship of new technicians. Competitive benefits are offered by UHealth, the region's university-based health system.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification and Licensing: State of FL registration; Certification in relevant specialty or field.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Data entry accuracy; effective communication; problem solving; confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information; maintains patient records.
• Fills orders and prepares labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
• Implements inventory control and supplies ordering within regulatory guidelines.
• Performs advanced level compounding, including chemotherapy and TPNs.
• Acts as Pharmacy Technician Coordinator and may cross-train in department roles.
• Resolves prescription inquiries and assists with onboarding of new technicians.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida State registration

Certification in relevant specialty

Job description

The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician 3 at our UHealth Deerfield location.

The Pharmacist Technician 3 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, and restocking of drugs, in addition to hazardous or other advanced level compounding.

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.
• Implements inventory control procedures and ordering supplies within regulatory guidelines. Anticipates pharmacy medication dispensing needs.
• Responsible for hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.
• Serves as a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, as needed. May also be cross trained in major department roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
• Participates in a temporary taskforce/short-term committee.
• Resolves problems related to prescription inquiries.
• Performs the preceptor role in the training of students and onboarding of new pharmacy technicians.
• Serves as a mentor or 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing:State of FL registration; Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Experience:Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Skill in data entry with minimal errors.Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondenceAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H5