Pharmacy Technician or Sr Tech - Webster Pharmacy (M-F 2:30p - 11:00p)
About The Position
This open-pooled position may be filled at the Pharmacy Technologist or Senior Pharmacy Technologist level, based on applicants’ education and experience. Pharmacy Technologists assist pharmacists with drug distribution and with technical and clinical services related to the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Senior Pharmacy Technologists also provide technical support and address problems in their assigned area, escalating complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed. The Pharmacy Technologist role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Retail pharmacy experience is preferred. The Senior Pharmacy Technologist role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of pharmacy technician experience or an Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician, and at least four advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies. These competencies cover advanced medication preparation and handling, medication therapy management, medication reconciliation, immunization support, prior authorization, billing and adjudication, financial assistance software, controlled-substance operations, technology, problem-solving, employee training, professional communication, inventory control, compliance, and system data entry. Registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required; retail pharmacy experience is preferred. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, with some Saturdays from 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.
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 TSBP.
- For the Senior Pharmacy Technologist level: two years of pharmacy technician experience or an Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician.
- For the Senior Pharmacy Technologist level: four or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies.
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in providing drug distribution and technical and clinical services related to the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
- For the senior-level role, provide technical support and address problems within the assigned area.
- For the senior-level role, escalate complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed.
- Senior-level competencies may include preparing or overseeing complex or specially handled medications; participating in medication therapy management; initiating medication reconciliation; assisting with immunization screening, documentation, and preparation; obtaining prior authorizations; resolving prescription billing or adjudication issues; using financial assistance software; operating C2 safes or reconciling OR anesthesia narcotics; using area-specific technology; solving problems with leaders and team members; training new employees; communicating professionally with healthcare professionals; applying inventory-control procedures; supporting pharmacy compliance; and entering specified information into systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
