Pharmacy Technician-Intermediate (Mays Cancer Center)

Pharmacy Technician

Under general supervision, responsible for providing a variety of supportive duties related to the packaging, storage, recording, and delivery of pharmaceuticals and related supplies.

Responsibilities

Prepares intravenous (IV) medication using appropriate aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision. Receives and stores incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supervisors of stock needs, shortages, and expirations. Delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations and/or clinic areas as needed following safe handling procedures. Assists pharmacy staff with maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs. Assists internal customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring to the pharmacist for medication information. Completes medication use reports for nurse station crash carts, emergency response kits, and automated medication dispensing machines. Follows up with the supervising pharmacist to address restock, expired medication, and discrepancies. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment. Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures and pharmacy information systems. Meticulous attention to detail; exhibits accuracy and thoroughness while monitoring own work for quality. A solid customer service acumen to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Licenses & Certifications: CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician - Required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills

• One (1) year related experience is required.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture. 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. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. 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. Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. 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 contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.