About this role
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Pharmacy Technician – Specialty – Full Time
Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Specialty Pharmacy Technician in our Specialty Pharmacy Program. The Specialty Pharmacy Program operates out of two locations; the Durham Outpatient Center pharmacy and HUB pharmacy, though this role will be located at the Durham Outpatient Center.
Our Specialty Pharmacy Program is designed to streamline patient care for a group of complex medication therapies that require very specific monitoring and follow up. The Nebraska Medicine specialty pharmacy program is a partnership with Nebraska Medicine Specialty Providers and the outpatient specialty pharmacy team. The collaborative effort is designed to eliminate barriers to specialty medication access and provide optimal pharmacy services focused on quality and safety. The Specialty Pharmacy at Nebraska Medicine was the first URAC accredited specialty pharmacy in the state of Nebraska and one of the first academic medical centers nationally.
(Also known as: Specialty Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician)
Candidates having specialty pharmacy experience will be given priority consideration. This experience will be highly valued during the selection process.
We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!
Shift:
Full time and Benefit Eligible position -- 1.0 FTE (80 hours in a pay period)
First Shift: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
No call; No weekends
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Pharmacy Technician – Specialty
Assist the specialty pharmacist with preparation, compounding and dispensing of medications for patients receiving prescriptions services from the Specialty Pharmacy. Assist the specialty pharmacists with claims processing, inventory management, and all necessary reporting requirements to maintain URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation and access to a network of limited distribution drugs.
Minimum Requirements: Pharmacy Technician – Specialty
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete 160 hours of on the job training required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand held calculator required.
• Exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail and effective problem solving skills required.
• Licensed Nebraska pharmacy intern or registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within twelve months of licensed date required.
Preferred Requirements: Pharmacy Technician – Specialty
• Work experience which demonstrates analytical ability, judgment, and interpersonal skills in pharmacy or healthcare preferred.
• Proficiency and experience with third party claims adjudication and claims rejection reconciliation preferred.
• Proficiency and experience with non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous drug compounding preferred.
• Pharmacy technician experience at Nebraska Medicine preferred.
• Associates degree in business, healthcare or related field preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) or comparable program.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Other facts
About Nebraska Medicine
Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics.
The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds.
Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes.
Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
What you'll do
- Assist the specialty pharmacist with preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications for patients. Help with claims processing, inventory management, and reporting requirements to maintain accreditation.
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