Pharmacy Technician II

Bryan Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Nebraska seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in unit dose dispensing, packaging, and distribution of medications. You will handle automated packaging devices, barcode labeling, and dispensing systems to ensure patient safety and accurate medication delivery.

The position requires at least one year of hospital or institutional pharmacy experience, Nebraska technician registration, and Nebraska-certified technician credentials (PTCB/ExCPT/NE-CPhT).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in an institutional or retail pharmacy environment.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Nebraska is required.
• Certification as a Nebraska-accepted Pharmacy Technician is required (PTCB/ExCPT/NE-CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with unit dose dispensing, automated packaging, and medication deliveries.
• Operate automated packaging device for unit dose medications and troubleshoot packaging issues.
• Troubleshoot automated dispensing devices on nursing units and ancillary areas as needed.
• Generate labels with software to ensure correct barcodes for administration by nursing staff.
• Fill medication replacement orders and credit patient medications in the pharmacy system.
• Adhere to safety procedures and state restrictions governing Pharmacy Technician functions.
• Train new staff in department processes in coordination with management.
• Participate in education, meetings, and department projects as assigned.

Skills

Unit Dose dispensing

Automated dispensing devices

Pharmacy software

Labeling software

Inventory maintenance

Education

Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Registration

Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/ExCPT/NE-CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Label generation software

Automated dispensing devices

Job description

The Department of Pharmacy provides services including drug and disease state information, drug procuring, preparation, distribution, and therapeutic monitoring. Pharmaceutical care includes, but is not limited to, appropriate, accurate, and timely dispensing of medications to patients. Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists in pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and record keeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to patients in accordance department policies and guidelines.

Is proficient in all pharmacy technician staffing areas, such as unit dose/decentral/delivery staffing, medication tray stocking and maintenance, controlled substances, inventory maintenance, and sterile products preparation.

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Performs standard Pharmacy Technician I job functions related to Unit Dose medications, automated dispensing, medication drawers, and medication exchanges and deliveries.
3. *Operates automated packaging device to unit dose oral medication not available as unit dosed; troubleshoots and repairs device-packaging problems when not functioning properly.
4. Troubleshoots automated dispensing devices for medications on nursing units and in ancillary areas as needed.
5. *Utilizes software to generate labels for medication products to ensure proper barcode is present for administration by nursing.
6. *Operates pharmacy computer system to fill medication replacement orders and missing medication requests; accurately credits patient medication in pharmacy computer system as appropriate.
7. *Adheres to safety and security procedures to promote a safe and secure environment including adherence to state restrictions on Pharmacy Technician functions.
8. In coordination with Technician III and Technician IV pharmacy technicians, as well as pharmacy management, trains new staff in departmental processes and procedures.
9. Participates in departmental education and training programs as appropriate; attends Pharmacy staff meetings as scheduled per department guidelines.
10. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
11. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Minimum of one (1) year experience in an institutional pharmacy environment (hospital or health care facility with admitted patients) OR a retail pharmacy environment required. Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nebraska required. Pharmacy Technician Certification from a State of Nebraska approved certification agency required. Examples include: ptcb, ExCPT, UNMC (NE-CPhT).