Pharmacy Technician IV - Specialty Infusion

Pharmacy Technician IV

The Pharmacy Technician IV will work under the supervision of the pharmacist to provide excellent customer service to patients receiving specialty infusion medications. This technician will be responsible for the overall management of specialty infusion medications as related to coordinating with financial assistance teams, prior authorization teams, and scheduling teams. This technician will complete regular outreach calls to remind patients of upcoming specialty infusion appointments and check on the overall wellbeing of the assigned patients. The Pharmacy Technician IV will also be responsible for managing prior authorizations and financial assistance for assigned specialty infusion patients if they are not being completed by other UAMS hospital personnel, as well as, serve as a role model and assist in the training of staff. All clinical issues will be referred to the pharmacist.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED plus 4 years of Pharmacy Tech Experience or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences;
• 1 year to obtain ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training or certificate program;
• National Technician Certification (PTCB);
• Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
• Competent in all areas and technician roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year to obtain ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training, or certificate program (such as PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, etc.)
• Master's Degree
• 2+ years of UAMS pharmacy experience
• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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