Pharmacy Technician Senior Certified - Pharmacy - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF qualification

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Lead to provide high quality patient-centered care and to train and coach new technician staff. This role will shape operations, perform audits, and support management through scheduling and process improvements.

The position emphasizes development of standard work documentation, team-based huddles, and ongoing education across the pharmacy team within Alabama's largest health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and two years of related experience required.
• Currently registered or eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician or intern/extern by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by PTCB or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient centered care with pharmacy technician excellence.
• Train, educate, and coach new technician staff.
• Perform internal audits of pharmacy processes and staff competency in pharmacy workflows.
• Staff in technician workflows as needed.
• Assist pharmacy supervisors and managers with technician schedule design and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard work documentation for pharmacy processes.
• Assist and lead team-based workflow huddles in assigned area.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Training staff

Internal audits

Schedule design

Education

High School diploma or GED

ALBOP registration eligible

CPhT or PTCB certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.50 - $25.20 / hour

Shift: Full-Time with Weekend staffing (every 4th weekend)

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 Description

To act in a leadership role by providing high quality communication with the technical staff and shaping operations in the area assigned. To perform functions related to pharmacy practice and support that do not require action by a licensed professional. To perform the duties of a pharmacy technician. To train pharmacy personnel.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide high quality patient centered care with pharmacy technician excellence
• Train, educate, and coach new technician staff
• Perform internal audits of pharmacy processes and staff competency in pharmacy workflows
• Staff in technician workflows as needed
• Assist pharmacy supervisors and managers with technician schedule design, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and projects
• Develop, update, and maintain standard work documentation for pharmacy processes
• Assist and lead team-based workflow huddles in assigned area

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Highly proficient in assigned work area

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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.