Pharmacy Technician or Sr Tech - League City Campus (morn/eve rotating)

UTMB Health • League City, TX

6h

About The Position

UTMB Health is hiring for an open-pooled Pharmacy Technologist position that 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 technical and clinical services related to preparing, storing, and dispensing 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.

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, as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• ACPE-approved IV (sterile products) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with drug distribution and technical and clinical services related to the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
• At the senior level, prepare or oversee preparation of complex prescriptions or medications requiring special handling.
• At the senior level, participate in medication therapy management and initiate medication reconciliation.
• At the senior level, assist with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizations.
• At the senior level, work with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorization and resolve prescription billing or adjudication issues.
• At the senior level, use financial assistance software and operate C2 safes and/or perform operating-room anesthesia narcotic reconciliation, as applicable.
• At the senior level, use technology within the assigned area, help solve problems, and train new employees.
• At the senior level, communicate effectively and professionally with other healthcare professionals.
• At the senior level, apply accepted inventory-control procedures for medications, equipment, devices, and other supplies.
• At the senior level, support pharmacy compliance with professional standards and applicable legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
• At the senior level, enter system data such as referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, and non-formulary approval information.
• At the senior level, provide technical support and address problems in the assigned area, referring complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED