Pharmacy Technician , Deerfield

Pharmacy Technician 3 – Deerfield, Full Time

The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician 3 at our UHealth Deerfield location
. 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.

• 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 task force/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.

• 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.

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.

Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: H5