Job Description

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)

Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Transitions Care Associate for our Pharmacy. This role would be great for someone that has a passion for pharmacy and great customer service for our patients we serve. This specific position will work from the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE.

We seek experienced Pharmacy Technicians with a passion for Pharmacy and direct patient care. This position offers a lot of opportunity for patient interaction and utilization of medication knowledge while supporting the Pharmacist and the Medical Center patients and staff.

(also known as: Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy Technician)

Shift:

• First Shift – Full Time – Benefits Eligible (1.0 FTE)

• Sunday - Thursday, 8.5 hour shifts, Varied start times of 6:30am or 7am

• Potential for some evenings, weekends, holidays based on department needs

If you have questions about applying for this Transitions of Care Associate role you can contact the recruiter, Breanna Hutchinson, brhutchinson@nebraskmed.com

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: Transitions of Care Sr Associate
Facilitate and coordinate patient care transitions at admission, transfer, and discharge from the facility. Utilize available electronic resources, patient interview, and phone follow up to ensure an accurate medication history is available for patients at admission or upon presentation to the emergency department. Work in coordination with and under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to ensure accurate medication reconciliation is performed per policy MM07. Review transfer orders and ensure necessary medications have been transferred with the patient. Collaborate with inpatient pharmacists, inpatient nursing, pharmacy financial counselors, and the meds to beds outpatient pharmacy staff to assist in ensuring patient discharge needs are met in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient pharmacy or other applicable health care setting required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy prior to start date required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within twelve months of registration date required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of available electronic resources to obtain medication history information preferred.
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of top 100 medications preferred.
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.

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.