Pharmacy Technician - Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff

<b>The work we do matters!</b> <br> <br> <b>Hiring Agency:</b> <br>Veterans Affairs - Agency 28<br> <br> <b>Location: </b> <br>Scottsbluff, NE<br> <br> <b>Hiring Rate:</b> <br>$17.314<br> <br> <b>Job Posting:</b> <br>JR2024-00007102 Pharmacy Technician - Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff (Open)<br> <br> <b>Applications No Longer Accepted On </b>(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):<br> <br> <b>Job Description:</b> <br>$16.974/hr. PLUS $3/hr differential for every hour worked, equals $19.974 per hour worked! <br>Work schedule - Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. excluding State Holidays - Full-Time Position.<br>Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs technical work assisting a licensed pharmacist in processing prescriptions for distribution to clients/patients of a state facility; performs related work as required.<br> <br> <b>Requirements/ Qualifications</b> <br> <br> <b>Minimum Qualifications:</b> Must be at least 18 years of age; have high school diploma or equivalent; no misdemeanor or felony convictions of any non-alcohol, drug related crimes AND registered by a state or national certifying body approved by the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.<br> <br> <b>Special Note</b>: Incumbent must maintain certification as a pharmacy technician. <br> <br>The position responsibilities include but are not limited to: Checks for outdated medications and removes them from usable inventory. Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions and prepares medication for distribution to residents and outpatients; all medications are checked by a licensed pharmacist before distribution. Delivers all medications to living units and ensures proper safety and security measures are observed throughout the delivery process. Operates unit-dose packaging systems. Maintains accurate counts of controlled substances and ensures proper record-keeping of all transactions related to controlled substances. Prepares floor-stock and controlled substance items pursuant to requests for said items. Inspects medication rooms for adequacy of drug stock, inspects pharmaceuticals for proper labeling and storage, expiration dates, sanitary conditions, and security measures. Assists in annual inventory of all medication. Prepares medications for discharges and outpatients, maintains prescription files and packages medications for delivery via postal service. Performs various clerical duties related to pharmacy. Provides patient profile information to nursing staff upon request. Serves as a liaison between pharmacist staff, computer software companies and drug wholesalers to resolve problems. Performs routine housekeeping duties to maintain sanitary conditions of the pharmacy.<br> <br>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are needed to perform the work assigned.) <b>Knowledge of</b>: principles, practices and standards of pharmacy operations; functions of support pharmacy personnel; inventory procedures; metric system; math; basic chemistry; pharmaceutical terminology and abbreviations. <b>Ability to:</b> maintain effective working relationships with physicians, employees and patients; organize and carry out work assignments; communicate effectively with staff, patients and the public; follow orders and written directions; operate various office and pharmacy equipment; maintain pharmaceuticals and related supplies.<br> <br> <b> <br> <b>Benefits</b></b> <br> <br>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.<br> <br>Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits<br> <br> <b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b> <br> <br>The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.<br> <br> <b>Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.</b><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjAxOTU2LjEyNTI0QG5lYnJhc2thZ292Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">