Pharmacy Technician - Casual

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare center in Omaha seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Casual to assist with drug distribution under supervision, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This entry-level full-time role requires a high school diploma and the ability to communicate professionally. Opportunities for career growth are available as the organization values personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of pharmacy technician work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and prepares medications safely and accurately.
• Operates and supports automated dispensing technology.
• Maintains stock levels of medications and supplies.

Skills

Mathematical skills for calculations

Effective communication

Technology Skills

Personal and professional growth responsibility

Education

High School Diploma Or GED equivalent

Job description

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Schedule: variable casual, holiday rotation

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical functions associated with drug distribution in accordance with specific provisions, standards, and State and Federal laws and regulations. Depending upon assignment, the principal areas of drug distribution may include unit dose, intravenous and oral drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment and related duties, as required. Customer service, teamwork and communication are important job functions.

Essential Functions

• Compounds and/or prepares medications (non-sterile & sterile products, oral, topical, etc) including all hazardous medications safely and accurately in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797 and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of medications. This includes regular documentation of tasks in record-keeping systems.
• Delivers, exchanges medications to the respective patient care area and returns unused medications to the pharmacy
• Responds to and triages requests from customers for assistance with pharmacy services
• Operates and supports automated dispensing technology
• Appropriately utilizes and manages technology used in the day-to-day preparation, labeling and delivery of pharmaceutical care
• Responsible for maintaining established stock levels of medications and supplies within the pharmacy as well as patient care areas.
• Rotates inventory and completes expiration date management
• Completes regulatory compliance inspection of medication storage areas
• Participates in a variety of process improvement initiatives
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

Education Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Required
• High School Diploma Or GED equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy technician work experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Mathematical skills necessary for algebraic conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, colleagues and customers
• Strong Technology Skills
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth

Licenses and Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nebraska Required
• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech from a Nebraska recognized national or local certification board within 9 months of hire. Must have certification within one year of state registration Required
• Successful completion of security check in compliance with requirements set by the State of Nebraska required. Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care