Pharmacy Technician or Sr. Tech - Galveston (Nights, 7 on, 7 off)
The University of Texas Medical Branch · Galveston, TX · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
This is an open-pooled position; applicants' education and experience will be considered and the position may be filled at the Pharmacy Technologist or Senior Pharmacy Technologist level as appropriate. Primary location: Galveston, TX (Clinical Services Wing). Night shift, non‑manager, regular full‑time. Posted Oct 21 2026.
Pharmacy Technologist
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) OR Registered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
Preferred Qualifications
- ACPE‑approved IV (sterile products) certification
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals
Senior Pharmacy Technologist
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience OR Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician
- Four (4) or more advanced Pharmacy Technologist competencies, including:
- Prepares and/or oversees preparation of complex prescription medications or medications requiring special handling (extemporaneous non‑sterile compounded products, sterile compounded IV products, specialty medications)
- Participates in the operations of medication therapy management
- Initiates medication reconciliation
- Assists with screening, documentation, and preparation of immunizations
- Works with patients, providers, and payers to obtain prior authorization
- Resolves billing/adjudication issues encountered in prescription processing
- Proficient in the use of financial assistance software
- Proficient in C2 safe operation and/or OR anesthesia narcotic reconciliation
- Advanced skill in the use of technology within area of assignment
- Works with leaders and team members to solve problems within assigned area
- Ability to train new employees within area of assignment
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals effectively and professionally
- Applies accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, devices, and other supplies
- Supports pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements
- Performs system data entry of information such as referral requests, drug utilization management information, prepacking information, drug purchasing information, or non‑formulary approval information
Preferred Qualifications
- ACPE‑approved IV (sterile products) certification
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals
- Provide technical support and address problems related to the assigned area; escalate complex issues to the Lead Pharmacy Technologist and/or Supervisor as needed
Work Schedule
Overnights, 7 on / 7 off