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The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician Trainee.



SUMMARY



This 16-week certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin a career as a pharmacy technician. The course work will fulfill the requirements of the Board of Pharmacy and prepare students for the state examination. The goal is for students to be able to pass the state examination to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. They assist in the various activities of the department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Such duties include but need not be limited to: packaging and labeling medication doses; filling medication orders, delivery of medication cassettes, refilling and inventorying automated dispensing machines, and maintaining inventories of medication supplies. Technicians' trainees must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to program coordinator, pharmacists, Assistant Director, and Director of Pharmacy.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS



Adhere to course syllabus and course manual Attend lectures as described in course syllabus Complete program with passing score as described in course syllabus Meet minimum of 160 hours of on-the-job training Under the guidance of assigned pharmacy technician and/or pharmacist: Accurately and safely prepares and packages unit dose medications Follows policies and procedures for storing, preparing, labeling, and distributing medications Work mathematical calculations accurately Accurately and efficiently fills and delivers medication carts in a timely manner Accurately returns medications to inventory that are returned from patient care areas Actively participates in inventory control management of medicinal agents and pharmaceutical supplies Accurately processes prescriptions Communicate all pertinent patient information to patients and providers as necessary in a timely manner and document such encounters Adhere to all local, State, Federal laws, rules and regulations Effectively supports management Completes work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available resources Manages own conduct, performance and attitude including time, space and paper; ethics; attendance and punctuality; and customer focus Performs other duties as assigned or scheduled



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:



College, High School, or GRE Graduate



Experience:



None 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.


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. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Part time



Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent



Pay Grade:

h84