Pharmacy Technician Certified - Medication Services - AM (011)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing, inventory, and customer service in the ambulatory clinic setting. You will assist pharmacists with daily operations, handle charges, stock orders, and ensure a clean, compliant work area.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ALBOP eligibility, and CPhT certification; on-the-job training and PSLF program benefits are highlighted in the offering.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Currently registered or eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician or intern/extern by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP).
• Active registration required prior to date of hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by PTCB or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with dispensing activities and inventory control.
• Maintain daily pharmacy operations: answer phones, assist customers, enter charges, stock medications, and keep area clean.
• Perform sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding.
• Utilize Lawson, McKesson, Omnicell; AWS and CPM systems.
• Conduct monthly clinic unit inspections.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure safe medication storage.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Pharmacy technician duties

Customer service

Inventory control

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or GED

ALBOP registration eligibility

CPhT certification (PTCB)

Tools

Lawson Production System

McKesson

Omnicell

Anesthesia Work Stations (AWS)

Central Pharmacy Manager (CPM)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $23.55 / hour

Shift: full-time AM

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

Working With Pharmacists, Pharmacy Team, And Clinic Staff To Provide Safe And Accurate Medications To Ambulatory Patients At UAB. Performing Daily Technician Activities Including

• Assist pharmacists with dispensing activities and inventory control
• Maintain the daily operations within the pharmacy to include answering phones, assisting individuals at the pharmacy window, entering charges for medications, receiving and stocking drug orders, and maintaining cleanliness of assigned area
• Perform sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding
• Utilizing technology such as Lawson Production System, McKesson, and Omnicell- including Anesthesia Work Stations (AWS) and Central Pharmacy Manager (CPM)
• Performing monthly clinic unit inspections
• Collaboration with our clinic staff to assure safe medication storage practices
• Delivering excellent customer service

Job Description

To perform duties in the pharmacy department that do not require a licensed professional including processing and delivering medication, ordering and issuing products and receiving and ordering supplies. To prepare sterile products. May perform various administrative duties as necessary.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Currently registered or eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern/extern by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required. Active registration will be required prior to date of hire. Currently certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other nationally recognized and accredited certification program requiring examination.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff