Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under supervision of Pharmacy Supervisor or Pharmacy Manager.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year of experience in retail pharmacy or equivalent.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EREG PHARMACY TECNICIAN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician is required upon hire%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required by start date%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN national certification with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ETransition of Care Pharmacy Technician (TCPT) responsibilities may include:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPromote patient safety through creation of the most accurate up to date medication list, processing of prior authorizations and/or providing authorization of refill requests.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompletes tasks in EMR as directed%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precept Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and Nurses regarding home medication interviews and documentation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReport directly to the pharmacist on service for TCPT team and to other pharmacists while working%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPMRT will assume additional duties as required by the Pharmacy Director, manager, and/or supervisor.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMedication Reconciliation Activities may include:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EIndependently obtain medication history assessments for admissions to the hospital or within ambulatory clinics. Provide complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e., drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose taken-date/time).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EObtain information by interviewing the patient, family, calling local pharmacies, Long Term Care facilities and other resources.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EVerify patient allergy information and ensure complete documentation (i.e., substance, allergy category, reaction description) and coordinate medication history assessment with nursing team.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDocument the medication history and allergy information in the electronic medical record accurately and in a timely manner.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrior Authorization Activities may include:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EInitiate and coordinate prior authorization requests in the automated prior authorization system.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAct as a liaison between the Clinical Department and members, providers, pharmacies, and internal departments and respond to inquiries regarding status of prior authorization requests.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist with internal and external reporting requests and summarize internal program statistics.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Emaintain prior authorization management solution, including:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EInterpretation and application of prior authorization guideline revisions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConfiguration and quality assurance of clinical criteria, decision scenarios, and other elements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelopment and maintenance of notification templates in compliance with client plan language and other regulatory requirements.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompare prescription claims data against requested parameters and summarize/present results or recommendations.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrescription Refill Authorization Activities may include:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EUtilize authorized physician protocol to process prescription refill requests in a timely manner and documents into EMR system.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConduct patient and pharmacy callbacks in a time efficient manner while maintaining proper phone etiquette.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHandle intake of multiple phone lines using established scripts, protocols and service processes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERespond to each call in an efficient, effective, and professional manner.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAccurately track and enter calls using appropriate documentation, reporting, and database applications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist with maintaining department databases and resource tools.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E