Pharmacy Technician II - Supply Chain

The University of Kansas Health System•Southlake, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our growing Purchasing team! This Pharmacy Technician position is a full-time opportunity, Monday - Friday, days, with no weekend commitments, located at our Southlake campus in Lenexa, Kansas. This team member will play a vital role in ensuring proper medication and supplies are distributed appropriately between our Southlake campus and our other locations throughout the metro.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
2 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a comparable setting OR At least 18 months experience as a pharmacy technician at The University of Kansas Health System
Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy Kansas and/or Missouri - per work state upon Hire
Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Responsibilities

Prepares medications for dispensing: Identifies and resolves common preparation issues (e.g. missing barcode) by applying expert knowledge to facilitate conversion of bulk medications into unit-dose packaging. Independently prepares medications for dispensing with minimal supervision.
Distributes medications and stock items: Applies expert knowledge to optimize medication distribution across the health system (e.g. courier logistics, cold-chain transportation). Troubleshoots delivery issues and ensures timely resolution.
Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Applies expert knowledge to place medication orders requiring advanced knowledge. Anticipates inventory needs of the pharmacy. Investigates inventory discrepancies and resolves.
Operates pharmacy computer systems: Independently takes initiative to resolve/troubleshoot issues related to inventory and dispensing systems. Utilizes advanced system functions (e.g., Par vs. Usage report).
Compliance and recordkeeping: Applies expert knowledge to maintain required logs and records, from creation to safekeeping (including offsite) and ultimate destruction.
Patient Care: Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, and staff to resolve routine service concerns. Provides accurate information about pharmacy processes while escalating clinical inquiries to a pharmacist.
Medication Safety: Identifies potential safety risks and recommends mitigation strategies. Collaborates with pharmacists and leaders to correct issues.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Other duties may be assigned as required.