Pharmacy Inventory Technician



Job Details

Pharmacy Inventory Technician
Employer

Nebraska State Government

Salary

$14.15 Hourly

Location

Kearney, NE

Job Type

PERM FULL TIME

Job Number

25707042

Department

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs

Opening Date

05/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This position will be at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. You will work in Grand Island for the next 4-6 months and transition to Kearney. Under immediate/general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, operates a pharmacy storeroom; orders, receives, stores and maintains inventory control of all pharmaceuticals handled; assists the pharmacist with preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of drugs or devices performs related work as required. 

8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday 

Examples of Work

orders drugs from the wholesaler to ensure a sufficient stock. receives orders and checks the invoice against the order and physically inventories the shipment to make certain there are no shortages and the ordered items were received. Maintains optimal inventory of all drugs in the pharmacy, avoiding shortages, overstocking and drug deterioration. Types and maintains updated data, including pricing and package sizes, into the pharmacy software system to ensure accurate charges/billing. Collects information on drug recalls, inspects stock for affected lots and follows proper procedure for alerting staff and returning medication to manufacturer. removes outdated drugs from usable inventory and prepares them for return to manufacturer for refunds. Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions and prepares medication for distribution to residents and outpatients; all medications are checked by a licensed pharmacist before distribution. Maintains accurate counts of controlled substances and ensures proper record-keeping of all transactions related to controlled substances. Performs related clerical work to keep accurate records. Assists in annual inventory of all medication. Cleans and maintains work areas to maintain sanitary conditions in the pharmacy. 

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; no misdemeanor or felony convictions of any non-alcohol, drug related crimes AND registered by a sate or national certifying body approved by the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Incumbents must have and maintain certification as a pharmacy technician.

PREFERRED: Pharmacy experience in a long term care facility is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: metric system measures, both liquid and solid; basic pharmaceutical nomenclature; the meaning and use of roman numerals; Latin abbreviations used for dosages and directions to patients; basic medical terms relating to ailments, diseases, or infirmities; statutes, rules, and regulations governing the preparation, compounding, dispensing and distribution of drugs and devices; pharmaceutical recordkeeping; pharmaceutical technology and abbreviations; math; basic chemistry; principles, practices and standards of pharmacy operations; functions of supportive pharmacy personnel; control procedures and guidelines; and inventory control. Ability to: communicate effectively; follow orders and written directions; maintain pharmaceutics and related supplies; operate automated dispensing systems; operate automated recordkeeping/ordering systems; operate office machines; interact with residents in a tactful and empathetic manner; organize and carry out work assignments; maintain effective working relationships with physicians, employees and patients. 




This link will direct you to information regarding the State of Nebraska's current benefits offered to permanent employees.

http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/benefits.html

Employer
Nebraska State Government
Address
1526 K Street, Suite 100

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

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