Pharmacy/Technician

Pharmacy Technician SpecialistThe Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirementsCompletes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and proceduresEssential job functions vary depending on the assigned specialty area:Pharmacy Business Provide administrative support and completes clerical tasksServes as the department's timekeeper and is responsible for Kronos timekeeping and payroll managementServes as the asset custodian and ensures equipment is tagged and the annual physical asset inventory is completeServes as the department records coordinator and ensures UTMB's records retention schedule is applied to all departmental recordsCoordinates departmental events, meetings, and interviews, including conference room managementOrders and maintains office and facility suppliesProcesses travel expenses, serves as the Citibank business travel account (CBA) custodian for the department, and ensures compliance travel rulesIssues institutional DEA cards for residents and fellows and other provider learnersFinds funding assistance for qualifying patientsAssists patients with completing required registration forms for pharmaceutical programs, reimbursement applications, copay cards, and other forms as needed for their careCommunicates alternatives to providers and office staff when appropriate and escalates to a pharmacist when requests require extensive clinical review or denialPerform financial reconciliations (including accounts receivable) to identify program exceptions and variances. Analyze root cause and follow up with recommendations for appropriate corrections.Prepare and review monthly accounting reports and journal entries, validating for accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with accounting department to design accounting processes that accurately reflect business operations.Quantify and explain monthly budget to actual variances and provide budget re-projections; assist with annual budget processResponsible for departmental accounts payment/invoice/voucher/check requestions, and submittal of purchase orders and non-purchase orders for paymentClinical Services Works to improve patient outcomes by ensuring patients receive the safest and most effective medication regimenGathers clinical information on patients and conducts medication historiesProvides medication dispensing for patient's diagnosis, weight, and ageProvides specialized drug delivery for related new drugs or technologiesProvides education and counseling about the drug cost and financial assistanceEnsures compliance with medication safety standards for clinical specialty areaProvide pharmacy support to patients who are forced to use external pharmacies for their care, including helping patients troubleshoot issues with getting their prescriptions filledProvides support and is a resource for clinical pharmacy services and the clinical pharmacistsTracks completion of unit audits, pharmacist monthly reports, and goalsSupports functions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee including preparation of meeting materialsCoordinates in-services, events, and meetings including conference room managementSupports pharmacist provision of in-person or telephonic/video-telehealth medication therapy management (MTM) services, drug therapy management (DTM) services, and immunization clinicsAssists with the preparation and completion of staff skill and competency assessmentsKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesHas advanced skills in area of specialty.Must have current knowledge of safety regulations in the department and in the implementation of new policies and procedures.Proficient knowledge of operating system software, desktop applications such as excel, power point, etc., interfaces, and pharmacy information system applications as they relate to the automated dispensing machines.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve problems.Excellent interpersonal skills.Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.Able to spend most of the day standing, walking, or bending. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach, push up to 50 lbs., and regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 lbs.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.