Pharmacy Technician IV - Drug Diversion Prevention
 University of Arkansas | |
life insurance, sick time
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 United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
| 2801 South University Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jun 18, 2025 | |
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Closing Date: 07/17/2025 Type of Position:Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department:ICE | PTSL OSP/DiversionDepartment's Website: Summary of Job Duties:This position is an upper-level technician position in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Service Line. The employee must demonstrate highly specialized skills and have knowledge of regulatory standards not required of other Pharmacy Technicians in the P&T Service Line. Any individual in this position must be eligible to be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician and must have a thorough knowledge of health-system medication distribution processes. The Pharmacy Technician for Drug Diversion Prevention assists with oversight of highly sensitive, health system-wide (inpatient and outpatient) controlled substance monitoring and opioid stewardship initiatives. The employee applies knowledge of pharmacy practice, hospital policies/procedures, and regulatory standards involving controlled substances (e.g., Drug Enforcement Agency, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission, etc.) to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.Judgment and skill are used to complete analytical functions of the controlled substances monitoring system, including automated dispensing machines, electronic health record, and controlled substance monitoring software. This role involves extensive communication with healthcare professionals inside and outside the department of pharmacy, including resolution of controlled substance discrepancies, and training and education related to controlled substance handling and opioid stewardship. The employee will also function as the key component of the UAMS drug diversion program by compiling and reviewing reports, performing facility risk rounding, and following up on compliance gaps. The employee is expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to the specific contribution to total patient care. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
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Salary Information: commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse TestingThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps Benefits Eligible:Yes | |