Pharmacy Technician

The Department of Pharmacy has the responsibility for the implementation and coordination of drug control in the process of providing pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages within the Medical Center. Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, assists pharmacists in pharmaceutical preparation, distribution and record keeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to patients in accordance to department policies and guidelines.

Performs specialized billing, quality reporting/data analysis, prior authorization support, controlled substances, inventory purchasing, medication reconciliation/clinical support, sterile products, hazardous medication preparation, or Tech Check Tech functions contributing to essential departmental workflow and process efficiency.

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   *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

   
   

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   *Utilizes complex mathematical skills in computing the preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals (ratios, dilutions, conversions), creating statistical reports and/or tally logs and proposing cost saving options and alternatives.

   
   

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   Facilitates general inventory control and billing principles and practices utilizing hospital pharmacy drug distribution systems and methods.

   
   

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   Assists in developing, revising and implementing new departmental processes based on organizational and departmental needs.

   
   

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   Trains new staff in departmental processes and procedures.

   
   

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   *Interacts and communicates with providers, management and other healthcare professionals to facilitate departmental operations.

   
   

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   *Operates pharmacy computer system to fill medication replacement orders and missing medication requests; accurately credits patient medication in pharmacy computer system as appropriate. Prepares specialized quality functions to assist Pharmacy Leadership.

   
   

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   *Adheres to safety and security procedures to promote a safe and secure environment including adherence to state restrictions on Pharmacy Technician functions, as well as informing appropriate personnel of any detected safety hazards.

   
   

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   Participates in departmental education and training programs as appropriate. Attends and actively participates in team meetings by problem solving and getting involved in the planning process. Supports the decisions and initiatives of the leadership group to support a cohesive department.

   
   

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   Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

   
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Must be at least 18 years of age. 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). 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.