Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician III

Quick Facts

• Role: Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician III

• Schedule: Full-time, Days (40 hours/week); 8-hour shift; no weekend requirement stated

• Work model: Primarily remote, with required onsite attendance for training, meetings, and operational needs

Description

Supports ambulatory pharmacy operations, including staffing and work assignments, and performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution. Provides pharmaceutical support based on the patient’s plan of care and serves as a liaison between the department, staff, information systems, physicians, patients, families, and other site personnel. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and privacy/safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pharmacy technician operations, staffing, and work assignment coverage

• Serve as a liaison across pharmacy, clinical staff, patients/families, and information systems

• Prepare and distribute medications to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient therapy

• Use sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient plan of care

• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for privacy and safety

• May orient other staff and perform additional departmental tasks

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or meet Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration

• Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician: PHRMTECHR or PHARMC or PHARMT

• 4 years of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy laws/regulations

• Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings including narcotic delivery and procedures

• Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols for prescribing, dispensing, and medication record keeping

• Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, USP)

• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information to diverse audiences

• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures

• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC

• Ability to access and report to local clinic/office locations as needed for training, meetings, and operational support

Benefits

Benefits: Yes.

Hazardous Drugs / USP 800

May handle hazardous drugs and must manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer them in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.