Pharmacy Technician or Sr Tech - Galveston

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The 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 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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)
• Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience OR Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician
• Four (4) or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies

Nice To Haves

• ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs system data entry of information such as referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, or non-formulary approval information
• 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
• Ability to train new employees within area of assignment
• Advanced skill in the use of technology within area of assignment
• Works with leaders and team members to solve problems within assigned area

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED