Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Doral

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System, UHealth Doral, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem. The role compounds and dispenses prescriptions under supervision, handles inventory, and performs clerical duties. Requires Florida license and at least 1 year of relevant experience; positions may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Per diem status with Full time job status noted in posting. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, managing patient profiles, and assisting customers while

Qualifications

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Weighs, counts, measures, and mixes medication.
• Handles inventory to ensure the pharmacy is appropriately stocked.
• Receives written prescription, fills prescriptions or refill requests, and verifies information.
• Answers telephones and responds to questions or requests.
• Fills bottles with prescribed medications, and types and affixes labels.
• Assists customers by answering questions and locating items; refers to staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles and records.
• Transfers medication to appropriate syringes using aseptic techniques.
• Monitors robotic machines dispensing medicine.
• Prepares and processes medical insurance claim forms and handles records.
• Adheres to University policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management under pressure

Confidentiality

Evenings/weekends availability

Core values

Independent or collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent Education

Job description

UHealth Doral is currently seeking a per diem Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem compounds and dispenses medical prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. Moreover, an employee in this position performs clerical duties relating to the department, receives and stores incoming supplies. The Pharmacy Technician – Per Diem also verifies stock and enters data into the computer to maintain accurate and complete inventory records.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Weighs, counts, measures, and mixes medication. Handles inventory to ensure that the pharmacy is appropriately stocked. Receives written prescription, fills prescriptions or refill requests, and verifies that information is complete and accurate. Answers telephones and responds to questions or requests. Fills bottles with prescribed medications, and types and affixes labels. Assists customers by answering simple questions, locating items, and referring them to the appropriate staff. Establishes and maintains patient profiles and records. Transfers medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile and disposable syringes using aseptic techniques. Supplies and monitors robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers. Prepares and processes medical insurance claim forms and handles insurance claim records. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent education.

Certification and Licensing:

State of Florida Pharmacy Technician license

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent