Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Medication Histories, Clear Lake Campus

UTMB Health; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join their team. In this vital role, you will assist pharmacists by providing essential drug distribution and clinical services. Your advanced skills will be utilized in a specialty area, where you will gather and analyze medication histories, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining accurate documentation. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and patient interaction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with TSBP.
• Three years of technician experience with one year in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists with drug distribution and clinical services.
• Gathers and documents medication history from patients.

Skills

Advanced Pharmacy Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Safety Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

ACPE Approved IV Certification

Tools

Pharmacy Information System Applications

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description - Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Medication Histories, Clear Lake Campus (2501253)

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 Technician Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technician when needed.
• Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.
• Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements.
• Completes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and procedures.
• Assigned specialty area
  • Medication History:
    • Gathers and documents all pertinent information when investigating the patient's medication history.
    • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interviewing and interacting with patients.
    • Utilizes all available resources and technology to develop a comprehensive home medication list.
    • Audits the patient's home medication list and communicates findings to healthcare personnel when necessary.
    • Ensures compliance with HIPAA and all applicable laws to protect patient confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Has advanced skills in area of specialty.
• Must have current knowledge of safety regulations in the department and in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of operating system software, desktop applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, etc., interfaces, and pharmacy information system applications as they relate to the automated dispensing machines.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.
• Able to spend most of the day standing, walking, or bending. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach, push up to 50 lbs., and regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 lbs.

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Webster

Work Locations

1684 - Clear Lake Hospital

200 Blossom Clear Lake Hospital, rm 2.280

Webster 77598-1684

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

Mar 12, 2025, 9:51:34 PM