Pharmacy Technician or Sr. Tech - Galveston (Days)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

6h

About The Position

This is an open-pooled position. Applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate.

The Pharmacy Technologist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.

The Senior Pharmacy Technologist performs these same functions and provides technical support and addresses problems related to the assigned area, passing complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed. The senior-level role requires at least two years of pharmacy technician experience or an Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician, along with four or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies.

Both levels require registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The schedule is days, 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts).

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.

Nice To Haves

• ACPE-approved IV (sterile products) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with drug distribution and technical and clinical services related to pharmaceutical preparation, storage, and dispensing.
• At the senior level, provide technical support and address problems related to the assigned area.
• At the senior level, refer complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed.
• At the senior level, perform applicable advanced competencies, which may include preparing complex or specially handled medications, medication therapy management, medication reconciliation, immunization support, prior authorizations, resolving billing issues, inventory control, training, and compliance support.

What This Job Offers

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