Certified Pharmacy Technician - 497558

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Department Org: Anticoagulation Clinic - 111990

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0800 End Time: 1630

Posted Salary: Starting at $21.50

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in processing and obtaining prior authorizations for clinic prescriptions triaging to UTMC Outpatient Pharmacies for dispensing in a manner that promotes high quality, cost effective, professional standards of patient care. This position assists the pharmacist in promoting, maintaining, and facilitating quality pharmacy services in compliance with laws set forth by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. They collaborate and communicate with patients, caregivers, health care professionals and the public to enhance the patient experience. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current and unrestricted registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Technician.
• Technician certification required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, patients and members of the University community.
• Knowledge of metric system, along with names, strength and dosage forms of medications, and common medical abbreviations.
• Recent experience in outpatient or retail pharmacy service preferred.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Knowledge of prior authorization process including patient assistance programs.
• Knowledge of third-party insurance billing.
• Provides excellent customer service and presents a positive public image.
• Must be able to withstand pressure due to work volume, interruptions, pace, job variety with an expected degree of accuracy.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.