Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV - Outpatient Pharmacy

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV supports outpatient pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications to ambulatory patients or outpatient clinics. Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the technician works as part of a team to perform daily duties efficiently and accurately and contributes to additional tasks or projects that support departmental goals. Depending on level and assignment, technicians may be assigned specialized roles in automation, controlled substances, pharmacy buying, investigational drugs, medication reconciliation, compounding, or WAM (retail) order entry, and may support vaccine clinic operations.

Requirements

• Level I: Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligibility for Arkansas licensure.
• Level II: Two years of pharmacy technician work experience; Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy technician license or eligibility for Arkansas licensure; and national CPhT certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Level III: Three years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital or retail setting; Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy technician license or eligibility for Arkansas licensure; national CPhT certification issued by the PTCB; and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and EMR experience.
• Level IV: Four years of pharmacy technician experience or a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences; completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician training or certificate program; and Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy technician license or eligibility for Arkansas licensure.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Close visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and close visual inspection.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with patient outreach and regularly answer phones.
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with patients and other staff.
• Maintain appropriate records and paperwork, electronically and/or on paper.
• Deliver medication to employees and patients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Promote a safe working environment and maintain clean work surfaces in dispensing areas.
• Understand and comply with 340B program requirements.
• Cross-train and work in multiple areas.
• Float to other areas when work is caught up.
• Restock assigned areas daily or as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions with up to 10% matching from UAMS.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed