Pharmacy Technician or Sr Tech

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 aPharmacistIntern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
~2 or more years of retail experience

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:
Evenings, 2:30PM - 11:00PM; no weekends

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 aPharmacistIntern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
Preferred:
2 or more years of retail experience

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:
Evenings, 2:30PM - 11:00PM; no weekends

Equal Employment Opportunity
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