Sr. Pharmacy Technician 4, UHealth Kendall, Full Time at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Department of Pharmacy has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Pharmacy Technician 4 to work at UHealth Kendall. 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:

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  Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information and maintains patient records.

  
  


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  Fills orders and prepares labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.

  
  


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  Organizes and coordinates the effective use of personnel and materials.

  
  


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  Collaborates with department leadership on the daily management of Pharmacy technicians.

  
  


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  Serves as a liaison between pharmacy services and internal customers. May also collaborate between the order entry and dispensing operations.

  
  


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  Responsible for hazardous, specialized, or advanced level compounding, which may include chemotherapy, epidural, ophthalmology, CADD pumps, and TPNs.

  
  


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  Helps to develop, organize and deliver technician continuing education topics and courses

  
  


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  Participates in a short and/or long-term taskforce, group or committee.

  
  


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  Monitors pharmacy technicians ensuring proper coverage in all areas.

  
  


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  Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating/acquiring pharmaceuticals and any other duties as assigned.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  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 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in data entry with minimal errors.

  
  


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  Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence

  
  


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  Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

  
  


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  Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

  
  


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  Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

  
  


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  Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

  
  


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  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.

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H6 Apply Now