University of Miami

Coral Gables

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a  Pharmacy Technician at our Lennar Medical Center in Coral Gables.

• 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:
No experience required. 

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.

UHealth Tower Coral Gables Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100067362.

Permanent Allied Health Professional - Pharmacy Technician

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