Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

University of Miami - Miami, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem at the University of Miami is responsible for compounding and dispensing medical prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. This role includes performing clerical duties, managing inventory, and ensuring the pharmacy is well-stocked. The technician also verifies stock, enters data into the computer for inventory management, and assists customers with their inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Weighs, counts, measures, and mixes medication.
• Handles inventory to ensure that the pharmacy is appropriately stocked.
• Receives written prescriptions, fills prescriptions or refill requests, and verifies that information is complete and accurate.
• Answers telephones and responds to questions or requests.
• Fills bottles with prescribed medications, and types and affixes labels.
• Assists customers by answering simple questions, locating items, and referring them to the appropriate staff.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles and records.
• Transfers medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile and disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
• Supplies and monitors robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers.
• Prepares and processes medical insurance claim forms and handles insurance claim records.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Florida Pharmacy Tech License.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental
• Tuition remission