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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.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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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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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in pharmaceutical sciences OR High School plus 4 years of pharmacy technician experience
Eligible for licensure or licensed pharmacy technician by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
PTCB National Certification
1 year to obtain ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician training, or certificate program (such as PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
2+ years of UAMS pharmacy experience
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Responsibilities:
Prioritizes order of filling (waiting, pick up, same day shipment, next day shipment) to meet patient needs and ensure patient satisfaction.
Labels all prescription bottles accurately and with pharmaceutical elegance and applies all appropriate auxiliary labels.
Ensures appropriate paperwork is included with each prescription fill.
Accurately fills orders to meet and improve metrics surrounding errors while processing prescriptions.
Documents appropriate information during the filling process to meet UAMS Policies and Procedures and URAC and ACHC Accreditation Standards.
Understands and follows all UAMS Policies related to medication processing and filling, including adherence to HIPAA laws.
Demonstrates understanding and proper handling of Hazardous Drugs.
Communicates with Specialty Pharmacy staff to ensure seamless pharmaceutical care for Specialty patients.
Maintains cleaning logs for supplies used in Specialty Pharmacy Operations.
Participates in scanning of Proof of Deliveries upon return to the pharmacy.
Able to train others in these processes.
The pharmacy technician will be expected to train and demonstrate proficiency of all technician roles in the area of Specialty Pharmacy Operations.
Can access necessary software and address any shipping issues expeditiously.
Can process prescriptions for shipment (including check out through the point of sale software and shipping label printing).
Can order shipping supplies and complete inventory review for shipping supplies.
Able to appropriately pack out cold chain and room temperature products insuring stability and protection from damage during transit.
Able to run biannual, seasonal testing on packages for accreditation requirements.
Understands how to evaluate and submit claims and billing exceptions to shipping companies.
Able to train others in these processes.
Assures medication supply is sufficient for needs and alerts the buyer to any deficiencies.
Proactively addresses supply to ensure availability for next day shipping. Completes regularly scheduled inventory counts and reviews (including but not limited to: cycle counts, annual inventory, out of date stock review).
Manages and updates inventory procedures and ensures all responsible parties complete inventory tasks as assigned.
Able to evaluate shipping inventory to readjust ordering point levels as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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.