Hospital - Pharmacy Tech II (10:00am-6:00pm)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II in a hospital setting to provide specialized services surrounding the use, monitoring, and handling of medications, including investigational drugs, under pharmacist supervision.

You will perform prescription processing, medication preparation, IV compounding, and distribution, support training of new staff, restock dispensing cabinets, and collaborate with the pharmacy team, insurers, and patients to resolve issues while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of automated dispensing devices and equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical pharmacist with patient interviews, medication safety, and data collection.
• Operate automated dispensing devices and equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
• Train new employees and students in job-specific functions.
• Restock dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations; answer calls and route to proper personnel.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Job description

Job Description

As a pharmacy technician II, in a hospital setting, provides specialized services surrounding the use, monitoring, and handling of medical drugs, including investigational new drugs that require more detailed processes to ensure safe and appropriate use. Accurately follows workflow procedures, including prescription processing, medication preparation, and distribution to patients. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to professional standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of Pharmacy Tech I
• Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow-up calls, and collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
• Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software as necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
• Prepare IV solutions using an aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
• Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.
• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
• Answer and screen telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel when needed
• Handle medications in accordance with department, regulatory, and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
• Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies, and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy, and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance-related concern.
• Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
• Prepare and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
• Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment
• Meticulous attention to detail; exhibits accuracy and thoroughness while monitoring own work for quality.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in situations involving uncertainty and rapid change.
• A solid customer service acumen to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills with the ability to implement solutions
• Strong organizational skills, including staying focused on assigned tasks and using time and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve job expectations

Required Skills

Minimum of three (3) years of pharmacy experience required.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical

UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental

Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision

Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability

Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs

Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement

Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off

A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts

Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.