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Pharmacy Technologist Specialist - Diversion

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Allied Health
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UTMB Health
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2502588 Requisition #

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School or equivalent
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
  • Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty

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  • One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.  The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.
  • Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.
  • Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requiremen
  • Completes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and procedure.
  • Assigned specialty area: Diversion
    • Ensures compliance with DEA rules and regulations and monitors for controlled substance diversion
    • Completes audits of narcotic utilization, identifies at-risk practices, and presents findings
    • Responsible for following up on all narcotic-related discrepancies
    • OR controlled substance reconciliation
    • CII Safe reconciliation
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
  • Performs related duties as required.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Has advanced skills in area of specialty.
  • Must have current knowledge of safety regulations in the department and in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
  • Proficient knowledge of operating system software, desktop applications such as excel, power point, etc.
  • Has advanced knowledge of PBM billing and prior authorization procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve problems.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.
  • Able to spend most of the day standing, walking, or bending.  Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach, push up to 50 lbs., and regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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