What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at University of Central Missouri?

Salary : $19.75 Hourly

Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type : Non-Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number : 999257

Division : University Health Center

Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The pharmacy technician at the University Health Center is a key member of our team. They are responsible for dispensing prescribed medications to health center patients, utilizing a formulary of approximately 50 medications and over the counter items, under the direction of an off-site attending physician. The technician is responsible for pharmacy and medical supply inventory management. They support grant funded projects and ensure compliance with those pharmacy regulations, including the sexually transmitted infection (STI) 340B discount program, the Title X sexual and reproductive health program, and the emergency contraception program, and manage medications for these programs.

Examples of Duties

Dispense prescribed medications to health center patients under the direction of off-site attending physician : 60%

Utilizes expertise and knowledge to select proper medication as indicated by the prescribing provider.
Clarifies any questions about the order with the prescribing provider before dispensing the medication to the patient.
Checks patient drug allergies and duplications.
Provides patient education and assistance as needed to ensure client understanding and compliance with the prescribed medication regimen.
Answers questions and assists patients in selecting over the counter products.
Ensures compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, privacy notice and other federal and state regulations.
Completes continuing education and maintains license and certification.

Manages pharmacy, vaccine and medical supply inventory : 20%

Follows UCM Procurement policies and procedures, adapt dispensary protocol as needed when UCM procurement policies are updated.

Ensures adequate supply of pharmacy and medical supplies are on hand by checking prices, placing orders in a timely manner, and tracking inventory using multiple computerized web-based ordering systems.

Receives, checks, and verifies orders and pricing.

Regularly and systematically checks stock for medication expiration dates; prepares returns of outdates when necessary.

When new products or programs are being considered for the formulary, research options for purchasing, collaborate with UHC clinical director and administrative staff to develop protocol for ordering and dispensing, and communicate finalized process to UHC team.

Prepares the yearly dispensary inventory.

Ensures any drug recalls and appropriate paperwork is completed.

Special projects : 20%

Ensures compliance with pharmacy regulations for grant funded initiatives including the sexually transmitted infection (STI) 340B discount program, the Title X sexual and reproductive health program, and the emergency contraception program.

Manages supplies for these programs, including preparing insertion and removal kits, bags to distribute barrier methods and emergency contraception.

In collaboration with Health Center staff, develop strategies to inform clinic patients about available programs and resources.

Maintains and tracks the pharmaceutical and hazardous waste for the Health Center.

Typical Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience :

Two (2) years prior experience as pharmacy technician.

Supplemental Information

National Certification through National Health Career Association (NHA) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) required.

Missouri Pharmacy Technician license required.

Must maintain license and certification

Special Instructions :

Full-time benefits-eligible position : Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions : Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions : Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include :

28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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