Pharmacy Technician II

The Pharmacy Technician contributes to the organization’s overall goal to develop and sustain a centralized (and shared) pharmacy that serves all patients.  Pharmacy technicians are registered and/or certified healthcare professionals who work closely with the pharmacist to ensure the safety and health of patients.  They should have knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, basic clerical and record keeping skills.  They assist the pharmacist in locating, dispensing, packing, labeling medications for the patient prior to dispensing.  They will also provide support to the pharmacist with administrative task such as processing insurance cards, tracking inventory and filing paperwork.  They will also provide interpretation and translation services. 

Pharmacy technicians’ jobs will be classified as either level I, level II or level III based on licensing and skill set knowledge and mastery. 

Pharmacy Technician II: 

• will be registered, licensed with state and has acquired their certification from an accredited body. 
• Minimum of 6 months pharmacy technician experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Nebraska is required.
• Must obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification in the time allocated by Nebraska Pharmacy Laws (NE-CPhT or PTCB).
• Strong computer skills in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word, are required.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of employment.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) along with strong organizational skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and be resourceful when troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division along with analytical problem-solving experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of medication classes, types, and utilization. 
• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of assistance programs, community resources, and the needs of the low-income and medically underserved population.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups in a coordinating role.