Pharmacy Technician I

As a Pharmacy Technician I, in a hospital setting, provides specialized services surrounding the use, monitoring, and handling of medical drugs, including investigational new drugs that require more detailed processes to ensure safe and appropriate use. Accurately follows workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation, and distribution to patient. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to professional standards and practices.

• Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow-up calls, and collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
• May restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
• Handle medications in accordance with department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
• Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
• Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
• Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures
• Prepare and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations
• Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned

• Knowledge of drug names, medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment
• Knowledge of basic inventory procedures and pharmacy information systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail; exhibits accuracy and thoroughness while monitoring own work for quality.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work in situations involving uncertainty and rapid change
• A solid customer service acumen to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills with the ability to implement solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, including staying focused on assigned tasks and using time and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve job expectations.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
• Acceptance into pharmacy school preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing
• Certification from the pharmacy technician certification board is required within 12 months of hire.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. 
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. 
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee c