Pharmacy Technician 1/2/3/4

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Closing Date:

07/10/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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 theApply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | PTSL | OPC Pharmacy Technicians

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV supports the outpatient pharmacist with the preparation and delivery of medications to ambulatory patients or outpatient clinics. The Pharmacy Technician I/II/III/IV will work as a team member to efficiently, and accurately perform day-to-day work along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

• Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

Level II:

• Two (2) years of pharmacy technician work experience

• Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician  (CPhT)  issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Level III:

• Three (3) years of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting

• Pharmacy Technician License through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, or eligible for AR licensure.

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Level IV:

According to the UAMS Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder, a Pharmacy Technician II/III/IV may be assigned one of these specialized roles: automation, controlled substances, pharmacy buyer, investigational drugs, medication reconciliation, compounding specialist or WAM (retail) order entry, and may also support operations of the vaccine clinics.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

•  Assists pharmacists with patient outreach and answers phones regularly

• Communicates professionally and efficiently with patients and other staff

• Maintains appropriate records and paperwork, electronically and/or on paper

• Delivers medication to employees/patients in a timely and accurate manner 

• Promotes a safe working environment and maintains clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas 

• Understands and complies with the requirements of the 340B program

• Cross-trained and can work in multiple areas

• Floats to other areas when work is caught up

• Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:
Medium Work | Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Requirements: close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Constant Physical Demands:

Hearing

Repetitive Movements

Standing

Talking

Walking

Frequent Physical Demands:

Sitting

Stooping

Occasional Physical Demands:

Lifting

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This 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:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes