Advanced Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy Administration

JOB SUMMARY Works under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician Manager or Pharmacist Manager.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and education

Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Experience 4 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, and 2 years in a specialized area Licenses and Certifications (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician or (PHARM INT) PHARMACY INTERN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Pharmacist intern and STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE required in Sterile & Hazardous Compounding and Investigational Drug Services only and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Preferred Licenses and Certifications (PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN National certification

JOB DUTIES Advanced Pharmacy Technician (APT) basic responsibilities may include

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians. Makes good decisions, accepts responsibilities and maintains competency in multiple areas. Is a knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and routinely works to improve these areas. Provides prompt and courteous service by receiving incoming calls (patients, nurses, physicians, etc.) and prioritizing based on urgency or nature of requests (triage). Participate in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precept Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners. Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation and training. Treats co-workers and organizational/departmental property and resources with respect by maintaining a clean, orderly and appropriately stocked work environment. Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies. Identifies and corrects discrepancies and reports unusual usage patterns/trends. Completes medication area inspections in a thorough and timely manner. Removes and documents expired medications appropriately. Consistently works (multi-tasks) and problem solves independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Spend a total of 80%25 of their staffed hours performing one or a combination of the below advanced pharmacy technician concentration areas. Performs other duties as assigned Controlled Substance, Operating Room, Buyer, Procurement, & Technology
• Optimization
• Advanced
• Pharmacy
• Technician activities may include: Assists with ordering, managing and monitoring drug inventory in a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in all medication storage areas. Proper management and handling of medications, including investigational and controlled substances (e.g., record maintenance, use of inventory management software, inventory and quality control, proper documentation and discrepancy resolution). Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, drug delivery devices, medication testing). Generate and analyze reports from the automated dispensing cabinets and compare to administration records. o Temperature monitoring for room, refrigerators and freezers. Temperature monitoring for room, refrigerators and freezers. Competence in rebuilding code cart trays and creating drug kits as needed. Ordering, shipping, receiving, retrieving and documenting pharmacy inventory activities. Including Cardinal M&D Webportal, ION ordering, Peoplesoft, Jaggaer and other systems

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.