Pharmacy Technician - Surgical and Sterile Compounding

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Surgical and Sterile Compounding to support the OR and Sterile team at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. This full-time role requires sterile compounding background and Nebraska Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician.

The position operates on First Shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with every third weekend. Nebraska Medicine offers benefits and opportunities for tuition assistance and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months of licensed date required.
• Internal Aseptic Technique training completed within two weeks of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile compounding according to policy and regulations including USP 797 and USP 800.
• Maintain competency in use of all equipment and programs related to performing sterile compounding.
• Participate in medication management for pharmacy compounding, including medication and supply ordering, receiving, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment, hardware, and software issues relating to compounding.
• Participate in completing and documenting all cleaning and monitoring activities identified for areas related to sterile compounding.
• Practice critical and focused thinking and perform calculations as needed to validate activities.
• Work within a team to triage and respond to all compounding needs in a timely manner, following supervisor shift pharmacists’ oversight.
• Maintain ongoing didactic and practical training as related to sterile compounding.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Medication management

Equipment troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school education or equivalent

Nebraska Board of Pharmacy registration as Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months of licensure date

Internal Aseptic Technique training within two weeks of hire

Tools

Sterile compounding equipment

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 - Surgical and Sterile Compounding- Full-time

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as atNebraska Medicine as a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician - Surgical and Sterile Compounding supporting OR and Sterile Compounding team at Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha, NE. An ideal candidate for this role or preference will be given to someone with Sterile compounding background.

• Full Time 1.0 FTE / Benefit Eligible
• First Shift/ 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Every 3rd weekend 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Nebraska Medical Center

If you have questions about applying for this Pharmacy Technician - Surgical and Sterile Compounding role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde, at [e-mail]

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!

Duties: Pharmacy Technician - Surgical and Sterile Compounding

Perform sterile compounding according to policy and regulations including USP 797 and USP 800. Maintain competency in use of all equipment and programs related to performing sterile compounding. Participate in medication management for pharmacy compounding, including medication and supply ordering, receiving, and maintenance. Troubleshoot equipment, hardware, and software issues relating to compounding. Participate in completing and documenting all cleaning and monitoring activities identified for areas related to sterile compounding. Practice critical and focused thinking and perform calculations as needed to validate activities. Work within a team to triage and respond to all compounding needs in a timely manner, following supervisor shift pharmacists’ oversight. Maintain ongoing didactic and practical training as related to sterile compounding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months of licensed date required.
• Internal Aseptic Technique training completed within two weeks of hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• I npatient pharmacy department experience in sterile compounding preferred.
• Hazardous medication and/or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compounding experience 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.