Pharmacy Technician I Job at University of Arkansas
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
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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.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
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.
UAMS is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more:
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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Summary of Job Duties:
Qualifications:
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 hiring area.
- 1 year work experience
- PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician certification
Additional Information:
Organizational Values
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.
Prescription processing
Processes prescriptions in a timely manner with a focus on patient safety and clean claims. Accurately fill orders, averaging less than four errors daily. Has an understanding of hazardous drugs and their handling. Understands and follows all policies and procedures related to medication processing. Labels all prescription bottles accurately and neatly applying all auxiliary labels. Enters lot and expirations dates as required. Possesses knowledge of the adjudication process and can trouble shoot rejected claims. Completes all documentation required for refill coordination. Provides proper patient paperwork necessary to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and accreditation bodies. Professionally communicates with payers and PBMs. Learns the process of accurately shipping medication (including cold chain) and the tracking of shipments. Alerts the buyer to any medications in short supply.
Shipping Coordination
Processes prescriptions through point-of-sale software. Prepares shipping carrier labels correctly and efficiently. Ensures all orders all complete and required paperwork verified. Keeps all medications stored appropriately prior to shipments. Conditions gel packs appropriately for shipments. Packs out shipments according to weather conditions and storage requirements. Verifies all daily shipments have been processed prior to carrier pick up. Able to mitigate shipping problems and communicate to the appropriate staff. Inventories shipping supplies daily to determine needs and communicates needs to the buyer. Restocks all shipping supplies daily.
Intangibles
Prioritizes work appropriately. Accepts responsibility for work. Knows when to ask for help to ensure patient safety and accreditation compliance. Good work awareness, assist others when work is complete. Assists with answering the telephone regularly. Dependable, two or less absence occurrences per year. Rarely tardy, less than five per year. Understands how to operate all equipment (Parata Max, Pitney/Bowes, Counterpoint, Kirby Lester counter, load printers, fax machines). Flexible with work schedule. Stays within allotted break/lunch times, returns back to work early when needed. Keeps visiting and other non-work activities to a minimum while there is work to do. Has less than six failures to clock per year.
Service Standards
Good work attitude, friendly to employees, does not disrupt others with loud talk or music. Does not bend the rules or policies for self-interest, recognizes that others are affected. Handles problems with professionalism. Displays initiative to learn new things and solve problems. Has a sense of ownership; assists visitors when needed rather than ignoring them. Cleans up work area at the end of the shift, does not leave a mess for others, and returns medications to their proper location. Keeps assigned area neat and organized. Committed to co –workers, asks if they need assistance and helps them when possible. Professional appearance at all times. Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Other duties as assigned
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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
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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.
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