Pharmacy Technician

UNLV Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule (Mon–Fri 8–5)

Paid holidays

PTO 20 days

3% 401(k) contribution

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

UNLV Health in Las Vegas seeks a Pharmacy Technician working under the Pharmacist's license to assist in the practice of pharmacy. Responsibilities include receiving prescriptions from patients and physicians, preparing prescriptions by counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and mixing, and maintaining patient profiles.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; UNLV Health does not sponsor.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
• Graduate from Pharmacy Tech School or complete the Pharmacy Tech in training certificate through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; UNLV Health does not sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist and receive prescriptions from patients and physicians.
• Prepare prescriptions by counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and mixing.
• Maintain patient profiles and assist with insurance claim forms.
• Support other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Tech School

Nevada Board certificate training

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician working under the Pharmacist's license, assists the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, performing routine pharmacy functions including receiving prescriptions from patients and physicians. Prepares prescriptions by counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and mixing while working within the regulations of the Nevada Board of Pharmacy. Maintains patient profiles, prepares insurance claim forms. May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Full-Day and 2 Half-Day Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment
• 20 PTO days per year
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Must graduate from Pharmacy Tech School or complete the Pharmacy Tech in training certificate through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• A Pharmacy Technician must be registered with the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintains required in-service training as required by the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Knowledge of State of Nevada pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Computer skills and typing skills. Ability to learn pharmacy software systems.
• Strong communications skills both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of constituencies.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology and drug names.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
• Functions effectively in a Matrix Management environment.

Physical Requirements

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods.
• May include performing repetitive tasks.
• May include working on a special schedule (i.e., evenings and weekends with clients).
• May include working with challenging patients and clients.
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds.

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

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