Pharmacy Technologist, Sr - Huntsville Central Pharmacy

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

About The Position

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY: assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Provides technical support and addresses problems related to the assigned area and only passes complex issues to the relevant Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience
Four (4) or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies: Prepares and/or oversees preparation of complex prescription medications or medications that require special handling within assigned area such as extemporaneous non-sterile compounded products, sterile compounded IV products or specialty medications
Participates in the operations of medication therapy management
Initiates medication reconciliation
Assists with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizations
Works with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorization
Resolves billing/adjudication issues encountered in the processing of prescription
Proficient in the use of financial assistance software
Proficient in C2 safe operation and/or OR anesthesia narcotic reconciliation
Advanced skill in the use of technology within area of assignment
Works with leaders and team members to solve problems within assigned area
Ability to train new employees within area of assignment
Demonstrates the ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals effectively and professionally
Ability to apply accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, devices, and other supplies
Supports pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements
Performs system data entry of information such as referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, or non-formulary approval information
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
OR
Registered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

Nice To Haves

ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification.

Responsibilities

Prepares unit-dose medications specific to patient needs including patient’s weight, allergies, and age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
Retrieves and delivers inpatient medication orders and supplies.
Prepares sterile products utilizing aseptic technique and USP 797 standards.
Compounds bulk and extemporaneous pharmaceuticals specific to patient’s needs including weight and age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) utilizing USP 795 standards.
Demonstrates the ability to operate automated technology including compounding, repackaging, cart fill, and other automated drug systems.
Communicates effectively with other pharmacy employees, healthcare professionals, and patients while appropriately recognizing age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
Maintains adequate drug inventories in pharmacy area and patient care areas and notifies the appropriate personnel when shortages and/or outages noted.
Performs quality assurance/improvement audits.
Maintains a neat, clean, and organized work area.
Demonstrates flexibility in staffing assignments.
Assists pharmacists in filling ambulatory prescriptions specific to patient needs including patient’s weight, allergies, and age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
Assists in record keeping activities in any assigned area.
Assists and supports the Lead Pharmacy Technologist as needed.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the department.
Performs related duties as required.