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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Level I:
Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.
Level II:
Two 2 years of pharmacy technician work experience
Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board(PTCB)
Level III:
Three 3 years of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting
Pharmacy Technician License through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) issued by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)
Level IV:
Four(4 years of pharmacy technician experience or Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training or certificate program
Pharmacy Technician License through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.
According to the UAMS Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder a Pharmacy Technician II/III/IV may be assigned one of these specialized roles: automation controlled substances pharmacy buyer investigational medication reconciliation compounding specialist or WAM (retail) order entry and may also support operations of the vaccine clinics.
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Responsibilities:
Accurately picks and fills medication carts. Averages less than four errors daily while picking the medication carts.
Processes and expedites delivery of STAT/NOW orders as soon as possible using Dispense Tracking.
Uses hospital wide EPIC system to track medication dispensing to unit.
Packages Unit Dose medications accurately.
Understands and handles Hazardous and follows all policies related to medication processing.
Monitors and processes Pyxis Stock Outs as soon as possible. Notifies a pharmacist when medications are ready for checking.
Fills crash cart trays using the Kitcheck system and restocks emergency boxes and trays.
Assist with pharmacy automation via Robot and Med Carousel.
Answers/Receives and prescreens phone calls. Demonstrates proper phone etiquette.
Manages Pyxis inventory including accurate selection and refilling of medication. Loads and unloads medication and resolves discrepancies.
Understands how to operate all equipment (CII safe Pyxis load printers fax machines etc..
Delivers medication carts accurately and promptly.
Delivers Pyxis accurately and promptly.
Maintains security of controlled substances.
Removes expired from assigned areas monthly.
Maintains clean work surfaces hoods and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures.
Maintains neat and clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas.
Pulls and labels medications prior to dispensing.
Handles compounded products (tubing delivering etc..
Contacts nurses with secure codes for compounded narcotic products.
Maintains adequate stock of premade and frozen IV products.
Rotates stock appropriately based on expiration dates.
Processes expired damaged and recalled pharmacy products.
Responsible for the upkeep of sterile and nonsterile compounding areas.
Monitors and records temperature humidity and pressure logs.
Other related duties as assigned.
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:
Hearing
Repetitive Movements
Standing
Talking
Walking
Frequent Physical Demands:
Sitting
Stooping
Occasional Physical Demands:
Lifting
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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 preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Required Experience:
IC
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