Pharmacy Technician I - Specialty Pharmacy Operations

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• Duties: The Pharmacy Technician I 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. The technician will provide excellent pharmacy services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Arkansas Pharmacy Technician License or eligible for licensure by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree 1 year of pharmacy technician experience PTCB National Certification ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician training or certificate program (i.e., Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician)

Additional Information

Responsibilities: 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regularly scheduled inventory counts and reviews (including but not limited to: cycle counts, annual inventory, out-of-date stock review).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. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity: Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. Universities University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas System eVersity Two-Year Colleges Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Cossatot Community College at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Other Units University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Archaeological Survey Criminal Justice Institute Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)