IV - Outpatient Pharmacy

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV supports the outpatient pharmacist with the preparation and delivery of medications to ambulatory patients or outpatient clinics. The technician works as a team member to efficiently and accurately perform day-to-day work and additional tasks or projects that help achieve departmental goals. Depending on the level and assignment, a Pharmacy Technician II/III/IV may be assigned a specialized role such as automation, controlled substances, pharmacy buyer, investigational drugs, medication reconciliation, compounding specialist, or WAM (retail) order entry, and may also 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; pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligibility for Arkansas licensure; and Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Level III: Three years of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting; pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligibility for Arkansas licensure; National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) 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 pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligibility for Arkansas licensure.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, read extensively, and/or visually inspect objects at close distances.

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 all dispensing areas.
Understand and comply with the requirements of the 340B program.
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.