What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician II- Retail Pharmacy position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
Required Application Materials
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Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician II will assist in the technical, non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in pharmacy operations. Has the ability to participate as a member of a team with reliability and punctuality. Does related work, as required.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Communicates with other pharmacy team members and caregivers in an effective and positive manner.
- Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships. Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings.
- Answers phones in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Possesses good organizational skills and demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Completes all onboarding, training and annual competencies to meet regulatory agencies and organizational requirements.
- Accurately enters prescriptions and data into the pharmacy management/dispensing software.
- Accurately restocks and replenishes pharmacy and dispensing machines with inventory from orders.
- Maintains the pharmacy in a neat, organized and clean manner, restocking areas with supplies as needed.
- Ensures all expired, damaged or compromised medication in pharmacy and automated dispensing machines are removed and segregated from active inventory.
- Maintains appropriate documentation of activities in accordance with policy, and files appropriate documentation records in a neat and retrievable manner.
- Assists in training of newly hired pharmacy technicians
- Accurately fills prescriptions to ensure correct drug, strength, dosage form, and quantities are prepared for dispensing.
- Ability to process and ensure all required documentation has been met to successfully bill Medicare Part B prescriptions.
- Ability to interpret third party rejects and successfully convert rejected claims to payable claims.
- Ability to handle POS (Point of Sale) transactions.
- Provides excellence in customer service to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Performs other duties as assigned by pharmacist on duty or pharmacy leadership.
Required Education/Experience
- Minimum (2) year previous pharmacy technician experience (inclusive of training programs)
Required Certifications/Licenses
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
- Ensures that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities.
- Crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- Achieves a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas.
- Keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Sets high standards of performance for self and others.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated as an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.