Pharmacy Technician I – Specialty Pharmacy Operations

Role Overview

• Works under the supervision of the pharmacist and assists with the preparation, delivery, and shipping of medication.
• Performs tasks within regulations set forth by state, federal and accreditation bodies.
• Provides excellent pharmacy services.
• Prioritizes the order of filling (waiting, pickup, same-day shipment, next-day shipment) to meet patient needs and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Labels all prescription bottles accurately and with pharmaceutical elegance and applies all appropriate auxiliary labels.
• Ensures appropriate paperwork is included with each prescription fill.
• Accurately fills orders to meet and improve metrics surrounding errors while processing prescriptions.
• Documents appropriate information during the filling process to meet UAMS Policies and Procedures and URAC and ACHC Accreditation Standards.
• Understands and follows all UAMS Policies related to medication processing and filling, including adherence to HIPAA laws.
• Demonstrates understanding and proper handling of Hazardous Drugs.
• Communicates with Specialty Pharmacy staff to ensure seamless pharmaceutical care for Specialty patients.
• Maintains cleaning logs for supplies used in Specialty Pharmacy Operations.
• Displays courtesy and respect toward all patients and employees.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
• Strives to provide excellent pharmacy services.
• Values patient safety as a priority.
• Promotes health equity.
• Displays teamwork ability.
• Works creatively to solve problems and improve services.
• Participates in the training of staff.
• Assures medication supply is sufficient for needs and alerts the buyer to any deficiencies.
• Proactively addresses supply to ensure availability for next-day shipping.
• Completes regularly scheduled inventory counts and reviews (including but not limited to: cycle counts, annual inventory, out-of-date stock review).
• Manages and updates inventory procedures, ensuring all responsible parties complete assigned inventory tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Arkansas Pharmacy Technician License or eligible for licensure by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
• Undergraduate degree (preferred)
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience (preferred)
• PTCB National Certification (preferred)
• ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician training or certificate program (i.e., Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician) (preferred)

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution 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 UAMS pharmacy