Pharmacy Technician Part time
About The Position
As a part time, nonexempt, Optum/CPS Solutions Pharmacy Technician at Springwoods Behavioral Health, you will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; procuring drugs; and billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. Schedule: This position will work at least one day per week. It will also fill in for PTO and time off. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. About the facility: Opened in September 2009, Springwoods Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art private psychiatric hospital. The hospital's 80 beds accommodate children, adolescents, and adults. The two story patient wing has expansive windows to take advantage of the surrounding views and provide for open and bright patient areas. The campus also features a one story building for therapy, education, dietary and administration. The hospital staffs is very friendly and work well as team to provide excellent patient care. The six-acre campus is adjacent to a 123 acre Audubon Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary which is to be held in perpetuity and can not be developed from its natural state. The sanctuary is to be used to by the public as a regional nature and resource center along with an education building to be located on a five acre lot given by the developer next to the 123 acre preserve. This provides Springwoods with a peaceful setting for those embarked on the road to recovery. Optum has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of Optum.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Arkansas Pharmacy Technician License
- Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office
- Proven effective communications skills; verbal and written
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy, hospital
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
- Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
- Prepare and compound medications (including IV admixtures and sterile products) following hospital protocols and USP standards
- Process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
- Deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
- Maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
- Support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
- Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
- Comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
