Pharmacy Technician or Sr. Tech - Galveston (Nights, 7 on, 7 off)

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

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About The Position

This is an open-pooled position that may be filled at a lower or higher level based on applicants’ education and experience. The Pharmacy Technologist assists pharmacists with drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services related to preparing, storing, and dispensing pharmaceuticals. The Senior Pharmacy Technologist performs those same functions and provides technical support and addresses problems within the assigned area, escalating complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed. The schedule is overnight, working 7 days on and 7 days off.

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, technical services, and clinical services related to the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
For the senior-level role, prepare and/or oversee preparation of complex prescriptions or medications requiring special handling, such as extemporaneous non-sterile compounds, sterile compounded IV products, or specialty medications.
Participate in medication therapy management operations.
Initiate medication reconciliation.
Assist with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizations.
Work with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorization.
Resolve billing and adjudication issues encountered during prescription processing.
Use financial assistance software proficiently.
Operate a C2 safe and/or perform OR anesthesia narcotic reconciliation proficiently.
Use technology within the assigned area at an advanced skill level.
Work with leaders and team members to solve problems within the assigned area.
Train new employees within the assigned area.
Communicate effectively and professionally with other healthcare professionals.
Apply accepted procedures for inventory control of medications, equipment, devices, and other supplies.
Support pharmacy compliance with professional standards and applicable legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
Enter system data, including referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, or non-formulary approval information.
For the senior-level role, provide technical support and address problems in the assigned area, escalating complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed.