Pharmacy Technician (Healthcare)
OU Health Services is the ambulatory care facility on the Norman campus providing primary care services to students, faculty, staff, and dependents. We provide in-house medical laboratory and x-ray services, have a physical therapy department, and full-service pharmacy.
What's in it for you: In addition to your salary (shown above), you will have access to a generous benefits package that includes:
- 14 holidays each year and 18 - 22 hours of earned PTO per month
- Insurance plans for you and your family
- Retirement options that require no contributions from the employee
- And much more!
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assists the pharmacists in accordance with state and federal regulations, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist with regular, routine, non-judgmental, mechanical and non-discretionary tasks.
- Responsible for following all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for reporting safety issues and errors in a timely manner to supervisor.
- Responsible and accountable for processing all related sales on cash registers.
- Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone, answering any questions and requests, and referring inquiries to the pharmacist as appropriate.
- Assists and supports the Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as ordering, receiving, checking and storing shipments of both pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter items.
- Ensures drugs are stored under proper conditions and removed from inventory upon expiration.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the pharmacy department is stocked with adequate supplies, is clean, neat, and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Assists with training new employees including pharmacy student assistants.
- Performs duties as assigned by pharmacists, including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, processing prescriptions, and filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs.
- Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
- Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Required Education: High School diploma or GED
Skills:
- Prior cash handling experience
- Proficiency on Microsoft Office programs
- Office and clerical or administrative experience to include answering telephones, filing, making copies, computer and data entry, operating office machines including copier, fax, and scanner
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Certifications:
- Pharmacy Technician permit issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy for positions functioning within a pharmacy.
- Must obtain Pharmacy Technician permit issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire date.
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work on feet, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Standard outpatient, retail pharmacy and/or office.
Departmental Preferences:
- None
Supervision:
- None
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
