Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Business Coordinator

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to enhance pharmacy operations. This role involves supporting pharmacists in drug distribution, training new staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and technical troubleshooting abilities, contributing to a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services and make a meaningful impact in patient care. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with TSBP and 3 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy operations and assist in training new staff.
• Maintain quality assurance and perform audits on pharmacy processes.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Kronos Timekeeping

Automated Dispensing Systems

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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Business Coordinator

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• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty
  
  

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty
  
  

OR

• One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty
• ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification
  
  

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaboratively support pharmacy operations by assisting with training and education to new staff members and nurses in pharmacy initiatives.
• Communicates effectively with other pharmacy employees, healthcare professionals, and patients while appropriately recognizing age (pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Performs quality assurance/improvement audits and maintains a neat clean and organized work area.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems. Inform staff of equipment status. Schedule service with appropriate vendor, Biomedical Services, or Information Services. Observe all UTMB Health safety policies.
• Review policies and procedures that affect the pharmacy systems. Work closely with the Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Leadership, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, UTMB Health Information Systems, and UTMB Health’s Clinical Departments in the development of operating standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop pharmacy change and configuration management, policies, and procedures in conjunction with UTMB Health Information Services.
• Develop and maintain policies (i.e., Password management, security, disaster recovery, off-hour support, quality assurance, data integrity, archiving regulations, and monitors for narcotic diversion).
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of information in the dispensing machines is in accordance with department, health system, and regulatory guidelines.
• Accurately interpret and communicate UTMB Health’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate automated technology including compounding, repackaging, cartfill and automated dispensing systems.
• Demonstrate correct safe technique in the use of equipment while maintaining the department in a clean, neat, and safe environment for staff.
• Proficient with automated dispensing machine applications as they interface to other UTMB Health clinical systems and pharmacy equipment.
• Work closely with Pharmacy Purchasing to identify inventory issues and make par level recommendations.
• Routinely work with Pharmacy and Nursing Leadership to initiate corrective action when problems are identified.
• Solicit and review feedback from end users, compile and analyze support data and recommend procedural and educational changes as appropriate.
• Prepare reports for Administration on operational aspects as appropriate, or as directed.
• Participate in vendors user group and maintain relationship with vendor to remain knowledgeable and provide input about new and proposed system enhancements and functionality.
• Demonstrates flexibility in staffing assignments while adhering to internal controls and reporting structure. Assists in record keeping activities in any assigned area.
• Kronos Timekeeping and Payroll Management
• Payroll Policy and Procedure Management
• Coordination of departmental events, meetings, and interviews, including Conference Room management and meal coordination
• Serve as Departmental Liaison for visitors
• Meeting Minute Taking for Functional Leaders as needed
• Signature and DEA card Coordination
• Travel/Expense/CBA Management
• Responsible for departmental accounts payment/invoice/voucher/check requestions, submittal of PO’s and Non-PO’s, and ordering of office supplies
• Acts as designated Departmental Fire Safety Marshall
• Clerical tasks including Phone and Mail Triage
• Records Retention and Asset Management
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0401 - Clinical Services Wing

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Mar 12, 2025, 11:53:36 AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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