Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical functions associated with drug distribution in accordance with specific provisions, standards, and State and Federal laws and regulations. Depending upon assignment, the principal areas of drug distribution may include unit dose, intravenous and oral drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment and related duties, as required. Customer service, teamwork and communication are important job functions.

Essential Functions

• Compounds and/or prepares medications (non-sterile & sterile products, oral, topical, etc) including all hazardous medications safely and accurately in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797 and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of medications. This includes regular documentation of tasks in record-keeping systems.

• Delivers, exchanges medications to the respective patient care area and returns unused medications to the pharmacy

• Responds to and triages requests from customers for assistance with pharmacy services

• Operates and supports automated dispensing technology

• Appropriately utilizes and manages technology used in the day-to-day preparation, labeling and delivery of pharmaceutical care

• Responsible for maintaining established stock levels of medications and supplies within the pharmacy as well as patient care areas.

• Rotates inventory and completes expiration date management

• Completes regulatory compliance inspection of medication storage areas

• Participates in a variety of process improvement initiatives

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Required and

• High School Diploma Or GED equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy technician work experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Mathematical skills necessary for algebraic conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, colleagues and customers

• Strong Technology Skills

• Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth

Licenses and Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nebraska Required and

• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech from a Nebraska recognized national or local certification board within 9 months of hire. Must have certification within one year of state registration Required

• Successful completion of security check in compliance with requirements set by the State of Nebraska required. Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

Requisition ID : 24461