Pharmacy Technician or Sr Technician - Galveston, DaysGalveston, Texas, United StatesNewAllied HealthUTMB HealthRequisition # 2403128This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.Pharmacy TechnologistJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Pharmacy Technologist assists Pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications:Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired:
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
OR
Registered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification. Hospital experience a plus.
WORK SCHEDULEDays. Must be willing to work other shifts as needed for coverage.Senior Pharmacy TechnologistJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Pharmacy Technologist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Senior Pharmacy Technologist provides technical support and addresses problems related to the assigned area and only passes complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience OR Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician
Four (4) or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies:
Prepares and/or oversees preparation of complex prescription medications or medications that require special handling within assigned area such as extemporaneous non-sterile compounded products, sterile compounded IV products or specialty medications
Participates in the operations of medication therapy management
Initiates medication reconciliation
Assists with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizations
Works with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorization
Resolves billing/adjudication issues encountered in the processing of prescription
Proficient in the use of financial assistance software
Proficient in C2 safe operation and/or OR anesthesia narcotic reconciliation
Advanced skill in the use of technology within area of assignment
Works with leaders and team members to solve problems within assigned area
Ability to train new employees within area of assignment
Demonstrates the ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals effectively and professionally
Ability to apply accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, devices, and other supplies
Supports pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements
Performs system data entry of information such as referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, or non-formulary approval information
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired:Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)ORRegistered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)Preferred:ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification. Hospital experience a plus.WORK SCHEDULEDays. Must be willing to work other shifts as needed for coverage.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation