Pharmacy Technologist - League City Ambulatory Pharmacy

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 a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2 or more years of retail pharmacy 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.

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 a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

Preferred :

2 or more years of retail pharmacy experience preferred.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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