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Nebraska Medicine

Academic health system delivering patient care

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeOmaha, NE, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
  • The candidate must have a high school education or equivalent.
  • The candidate must be a licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy.
  • If registered as a pharmacy technician, the candidate must obtain certification within twelve months of the registration date.

Responsibilities

  • Manage medications for the pharmacy, nursing units, and operating rooms by ordering, receiving, sorting, and distributing them.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide customer service and patient care in accordance with assigned duties.
  • Create and use medication usage reports to analyze data for inventory control.
  • Manage incoming telephone calls from inpatient units and triage calls appropriately.
  • Receive orders, select the proper drug, and prepare the required dosage form and strength.
  • Perform sterile compounding for immediate use and non-sterile compounding of oral liquids and topicals.
  • Perform electronic medication history inquiries and interview patients and families for medication reconciliation.
  • Calculate patients' intravenous infusion due times, reorder as needed, and collaborate with providers, physicians, and pharmacists to recommend medication concentrations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior pharmacy technician or hospital-setting experience is preferred.
  • Medical terminology and knowledge of the top 200 prescribed medications are preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of computers, automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell), calculators, electronic medical records (EPIC), and computerized and mechanical devices needed for product preparation and dispensing, such as scales, strip packagers, and magnetic stirrers, is preferred.
  • Experience with non-sterile compounding is preferred.
  • Experience using phones, pagers, fax machines, and handheld scanners is preferred.

About the Company

Nebraska Medicine

Academic health system delivering patient care

Nebraska Medicine operates an academic health system with two hospitals, 809 licensed beds, and more than 40 clinics in Omaha and nearby areas, in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to provide patient care, education, and research. Its care model combines inpatient hospital services with affiliated clinics and teaching, delivering treatments guided by current research and clinical trials. It stands out by linking everyday patient care to ongoing research and medical education, with recognized strength in cancer care, organ transplantation, and infectious diseases. Its goal is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all through premier education, research, and extraordinary patient care.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$62.1M
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Founded
Not listed

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