Job Description
University of Miami is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Level III for a job in Miami Lakes, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pharmacy Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
The Department of Pharmacy has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician 3 at UHealth Doral Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician 3 prepares medications for patients under the guidance of a Pharmacist. Assists the Pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions, price-checking, and restocking of drugs, in addition to hazardous or other advanced level compounding.
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.
Implements inventory control procedures and ordering supplies within regulatory guidelines. Anticipates pharmacy medication dispensing needs.
Responsible for hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.
Serves as a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, as needed. May also be cross trained in major department roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
Participates in a temporary taskforce/short-term committee.
Resolves problems related to prescription inquiries.
Performs the preceptor role in the training of students and onboarding of new pharmacy technicians.
Serves as a mentor or role model.
Stays abreast of advanced knowledge and proficient practice in pharmacy dispensing, medication dispensing systems, controlled substance distribution to floors, pre-packing and any other pharmacy technician duties.
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
Certification and Licensing:
State of FL registration; Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
University of Miami Job ID #R100092499A.
About University of Miami
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Continuing Education