Pharmacy Technician or Senior Tech - Clear Lake Campus (Primarily Evenings)

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

Pharmacy Technologist

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• 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)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification

• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA
   

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

WORK SCHEDULE

Primarily Evening shift. Team members are expected to work at least one major holiday each year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), and assist during emergency preparedness as part of the Ride Out or Recovery team.

Senior Pharmacy Technologist

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience OR Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician
• 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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

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)

Preferred:

• ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification

• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior 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 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.

WORK SCHEDULE

Primarily Evening shift. Team members are expected to work at least one major holiday each year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), and assist during emergency preparedness as part of the Ride Out or Recovery team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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