Pharmacy Technician I - Specialty Pharmacy

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Eligible for licensure or licensed pharmacy technician by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree

• 1-year pharmacy technician experience relevant to the hiring area.

• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes order of filling (waiting, pick up, 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.

• Ensure appropriate paperwork is included with each prescription filled out.

• 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 medication processing and filling policies, 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. Assists with answering the telephone regularly. Dependable - demonstrated by meeting UAMS Attendance Policy.

• Understand how to operate all equipment (including but not limited to: Parata Max, Kirby Lester, printers, and fax machines).

• 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, and out-of-date stock reviews).

• Manages and updates inventory procedures and ensures all responsible parties complete inventory tasks as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.