About this Pharmacy Technician 4 - Sylvester - Full Time role at University of Miami
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Location: Sylvester
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Pharmacist Technician 4 prepares medications for patients under the guidance of a Pharmacist and resolves complex problems related to prescription inquiries. Assists the Pharmacist with advanced activities and processes required to dispense specialty medical prescriptions, price-checking, and restocking of drugs, in addition to hazardous or other advanced level compounding. This job level serves as a lead to other pharmacy technicians regarding day-to-day tasks and ensuring quality and safety when preparing medications for patients.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information and maintains patient records.
Fills orders and prepares labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
Organizes and coordinates the effective use of personnel and materials.
Collaborates with department leadership on the daily management of Pharmacy technicians.
Serves as a liaison between pharmacy services and internal customers. May also collaborate between the order entry and dispensing operations.
Responsible for hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.
Helps to develop, organize and deliver technician continuing education topics and courses
Participates in a short and/or long-term taskforce, group or committee.
Monitors pharmacy technicians ensuring proper coverage in all areas.
Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating/acquiring pharmaceuticals and any other duties as assigned.
Stays abreast of specialized knowledge of all pharmacy technician processes and procedures, departmental fiscal requirements, and emergency situations and pharmacy procedures in the operating room.
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/relevant experience, certification or license
Certification and Licensing:
Vaild State of Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
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 timeEmployee Type:
Staff
