Pharmacy Technician or Sr Pharmacy Technician - Galveston

Pharmacy Technician or Sr Pharmacy Technician - GalvestonGalveston, Texas, United StatesNewAllied HealthUTMB HealthRequisition # 2404248This 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 TechnologistMinimum Qualifications:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCERequired:High school diploma or equivalentLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired:Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)ORRegistered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification a plusJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Pharmacy Technologist assists Pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.Senior Pharmacy TechnologistMinimum Qualifications:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of pharmacy technician experience OR Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy TechnicianFour (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 medicationsParticipates in the operations of medication therapy managementInitiates medication reconciliationAssists with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizationsWorks with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorizationResolves billing/adjudication issues encountered in the processing of prescriptionProficient in the use of financial assistance softwareProficient in C2 safe operation and/or OR anesthesia narcotic reconciliationAdvanced skill in the use of technology within area of assignmentWorks with leaders and team members to solve problems within assigned areaAbility to train new employees within area of assignmentDemonstrates the ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals effectively and professionallyAbility to apply accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, devices, and other suppliesSupports pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirementsPerforms system data entry of information such as referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, or non-formulary approval informationLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired:Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)ORRegistered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)Preferred:ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification a plus.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe 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.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation