Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a part-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha to manage medications, assist nursing units and operating rooms, and ensure accurate dispensing and patient safety.

This role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Familiarity with EPIC, Omnicell and basic pharmacy automation is a plus; prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician

Certification within 12 months if registered as technician

Tools

Omnicell

EPIC EMR

Automated dispensing cabinets

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

First Shift (United States of America)

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy - Part-time

Position Highlights

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as anInpatient 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 weeks
• First Shift - 6am - 2:30pm and 7am - 3:30pm
• Every Other Weekend or Every 3rd Weekend
• Location: Nebraska Medical Center

Why 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 - Part-time

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.