Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV - Outpatient Pharmacy

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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):

• 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. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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:

Level I:

• Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

Level II:

• Two (2) years of pharmacy technician work experience

• Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board(PTCB)

Level III:

• Three (3) years of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting

• Pharmacy Technician License through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) issued by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Level IV:

According to the UAMS Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder, a Pharmacy Technician II/III/IV may be assigned one of these specialized roles: automation, controlled substances, pharmacy buyer, investigational drugs, medication reconciliation, compounding specialist or WAM (retail) order entry, and may also support operations of the vaccine clinics.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists pharmacists with patient outreach and answers phones regularly

• Communicates professionally and efficiently with patients and other staff

• Maintains appropriate records and paperwork, electronically and/or on paper

• Delivers medication to employees/patients in a timely and accurate manner

• Promotes a safe working environment and maintains clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas

• Understands and complies with requirements of the 340B program

• Cross-trained and can work in multiple areas

• Floats to other areas when work is caught up

• Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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.