Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy on the second shift. This role supports medication management for hospital units, working with physicians, nurses and staff to ensure timely dispensing and patient safety.

The position is 0.5 FTE, with a 14:30-23:00 schedule and every third weekend, at the Nebraska Medical Center. It emphasizes customer service and accurate medication handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nebraska pharmacy intern license or registered as a pharmacy technician in NE Board of Pharmacy.
• Certification within 12 months if registered as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Preferred hospital pharmacy experience and familiarity with EPIC and Omnicell.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication orders for inpatient units and operating rooms.
• Sort, receive, and distribute medications; assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Triage inbound calls and provide excellent patient/customer service.
• Prepare dosage forms and strengths; verify proper drug selection.
• Create and use medication usage reports to aid inventory control.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy terminology

EPIC knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Omnicell

EPIC

Scales/strip packager

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Shift:Second Shift (United States of America)Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy - Second Shift - Part timePosition Highlights:Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician . This role will be great for someone that has a passion for Pharmacy and great customer service for our patients we serve. This specific position will work from the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.(Also known as: Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy Technician)We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!Shift:Part-time and benefits eligible ( 0.5 FTE )Working 40 hours (5 shifts) over 2 weeksSecond Shift – 14:30- 23:00Every 3rd WeekendLocation: Nebraska Medical CenterIf you have questions about applying for the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician role you can contact the recruiter, Rohit Shinde, at [e-mail] Work with Nebraska Medicine?Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Description:Responsible for medication management for the pharmacy, nursing units and operating rooms including but not limited to ordering, receiving, sorting, distributing medications. Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide excellent customer service and patient care in accordance with assigned duties. Create and utilize medication usage reports to analyze data for effective inventory control. Manage incoming telephone calls from inpatient units, and triage calls appropriately utilizing excellent customer service skills. Receive orders, select proper drug, and prepare dosage form and strength. Practice sterile compounding for immediate usage as well as non-sterile compounding of oral liquids and topicals. Perform electronic medication history inquiries and patient/family interviews for medication reconciliation. Calculate patient's IV infusion due times, reorder as needed and collaborate with providers, physicians, and pharmacists recommending medication concentrations.Required Qualifications:Minimum of 18 years of age required.High school education or equivalent required.Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required.If registered as a Pharmacy Technician, certification within twelve months of registration date required.Preferred Qualifications:Prior pharmacy technician or hospital setting experience preferred.Medical terminology and knowledge of top 200 medications prescribed preferred.Proficient knowledge of computers, automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell), calculators, electronic medical record (EPIC), various computerized and mechanical devices necessary for product preparation and dispensing (e.g., scales, strip packager, magnetic stirrer, etc.) preferred.Experience with non-sterile compounding preferred.Experience with phones, pagers, fax machines, handheld scanners, etc. preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.