Pharmacy Technician III - Distribution

Distribution Technician

The Distribution Technician is responsible for supporting the centralized pharmacy distribution operations of the health system through accurate medication receiving, inventory management, replenishment, picking, packing, delivery, and distribution activities across inpatient, ambulatory, clinic, and infusion service lines. This position works closely with pharmacy procurement, warehouse, and operational leadership to ensure timely and compliant medication movement throughout the organization while maintaining appropriate inventory control standards, medication security, and regulatory compliance.

The Distribution Technician assists with daily operations involving pharmaceutical wholesaler orders, internal stock transfers, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment support, controlled workflow processes, cold-chain product handling, expiration date monitoring, shortage mitigation support, and management of pharmaceutical supplies and packaging materials. The technician is expected to maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and customer service while supporting efficient medication distribution and minimizing waste and drug spend. The Distribution Technician operates within established pharmacy policies, health system procedures, and applicable regulatory standards including state board of pharmacy requirements, USP standards, and health system safety protocols. Responsibilities may include operation of inventory technology systems, barcode scanning platforms, automated storage systems, and distribution software to document medication movement and maintain inventory integrity. This role collaborates with pharmacists, buyers, clinic staff, couriers, and supply chain personnel to resolve distribution issues, support emergency medication requests, coordinate backorder or shortage substitutions, and maintain continuity of patient care services across multiple sites of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years relevant pharmacy technician work experience (i.e. retail, hospital, etc.)
• Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
• National Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Computer Skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• Good/Strong Math Skills
• Prior experience in a specialized role - Automation, Controlled Substances, Pharmacy Buyer, Investigational Drugs, Medication Reconciliation, IV Compounding Specialist, WAM Orders Entry
• ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training or certified program (i.e. PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, etc.) Relevant pharmacy technician experience (i.e. retail, hospital, etc.)

Physical Demands:

Medium Work | Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Requirements: close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Constant Physical Demands:

Repetitive Movements

Think Analytically, Read, Concentrate

Frequent Physical Demands:

Standing

Sitting

Stooping

Walking

Talking

Hearing

Occasional Physical Demands:

Lifting

Taste

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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.