Certified Pharmacy Technician

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide critical pharmacy services within their Inpatient Pharmacy department. The role involves various tasks including medication management, patient assistance, and support for pharmacists. The successful candidate will have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to delivering compassionate patient care.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Associate Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Currently registered or eligible for registration as a pharmacy technician.
• Active registration required before hire.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support.
• Maintains inventory and automated dispensing systems.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient, and health professionals.

Skills

Hazardous drug compounding

Medication history

Patient Assistance Program

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Inpatient Pharmacy
• Schedule: 7on/7off (Wednesday-Tuesday)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Performs activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.

• Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications. Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicates with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
• Identifies and assists with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
• Assists Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.
• May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
• May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities. May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Currently registered or eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.
• Active registration will be required prior to date of hire.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.