Pharmacy Technician, Plantation, Per Diem

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Location: Plantation

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem compounds and dispenses medical prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. Moreover, an employee in this position performs clerical duties relating to the department, receives and stores incoming supplies. The Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem also verifies stock and enters data into the computer to maintain accurate and complete inventory records.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Weighs, counts, measures, and mixes medication.
2. Handles inventory to ensure that the pharmacy is appropriately stocked.
3. Receives written prescription, fills prescriptions or refill requests, and verifies that information is complete and accurate.
4. Answers telephones and responds to questions or requests.
5. Fills bottles with prescribed medications, and types and affixes labels.
6. Assists customers by answering simple questions, locating items, and referring them to the appropriate staff.
7. Establishes and maintains patient profiles and records.
8. Transfers medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile and disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
9. Supplies and monitors robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers.
10. Prepares and processes medical insurance claim forms and handles insurance claim records.
11. 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/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Vaild State of Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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