Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operation of patient care.
The dispensing operation includes gathering the appropriate medication, restocking of automated dispensing cabinets, utilization of various medication technologies that optimize workflow and efficiency in the pharmacy, compliant handling of controlled substances, researching data in the EPIC computer system, compounding medications, maintaining appropriate and adequate stock, and other duties related to dispensing medication to the patient.
The Pharmacy Technician III will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload.
The Pharmacy Technician III will work as a team member to efficiently, accurately perform day-to-day work along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.
The Pharmacy Technician III tasks will include those of a Technician I and II, but with more advanced duties.
They will help with maintaining, changing, and implementing new workflows, technology/automation, and process improvement projects.
The Pharmacy Technician III will work in partnership with the pharmacist manager/supervisor to develop and streamline pharmacy improvement initiatives, including projects aimed at meeting departmental goals.
The technician will be expected to become proficient in aseptic technique to assist pharmacist in compounding intravenous products.

High School/GED plus Three (3) years of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting
Pharmacy Technician License through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PCTB)
Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician III – OR Satellite Pharmacy

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