Pharmacy Technician / Senior Technician - Ambulatory Pharmacy - Part-Time

1w1 week ago

UTMB Health

League City, US · Full-time · $30,000 – $50,000

About this role

This open-pooled position may be filled at Pharmacy Technician or Senior Technician level based on applicants' education and experience. Schedule is up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Requires flexibility for shifts between 7:45 am and 6:15 pm Monday through Friday, potentially Saturdays.

Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services for pharmaceutical preparation, storage, and dispensing. Daily tasks support efficient ambulatory pharmacy operations in a healthcare setting. Team collaboration ensures accurate medication handling for patients.

Senior roles involve advanced competencies like preparing complex compounded products, sterile IVs, or specialty medications. Participate in medication therapy management, initiate reconciliations, and assist with immunizations. Resolve billing issues and obtain prior authorizations with providers and payers.

Work in a dynamic ambulatory environment with opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in technology, C2 safe operations, and problem-solving. Training new employees and using financial assistance software enhance team capabilities. Position supports clinical pharmacy services in outpatient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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)
Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience OR Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician (for Senior)
Four (4) or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies (for Senior)
Proficient in the use of financial assistance software (preferred for Senior)
Proficient in C2 safe operation and/or OR anesthesia narcotic reconciliation (preferred for Senior)
2 or more years of retail pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services
Support preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals
Prepare or oversee complex prescription medications or those requiring special handling like extemporaneous non-sterile compounded products or sterile IV products
Participate in operations of medication therapy management
Initiate medication reconciliation
Assist with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizations
Work with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorization
Resolve billing and adjudication issues in prescription processing