Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Diversion, Galveston

Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Diversion, Galveston

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2606860

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

• Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty

OR

• One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of specialty

• ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.

• Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.

• Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements

• Completes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and procedures

• Essential job functions vary depending on the assigned specialty area:

• Diversion

• Ensures compliance with DEA regulations, state requirements, and institutional policies governing controlled substances and diversion prevention within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

• Conducts ongoing controlled substance surveillance and auditing using drug-diversion monitoring software, Omnicell/ADC reporting, EHR/MAR data, and other medication-use records to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and potential diversion risk.

• Reviews and follows up on controlled substance discrepancies, including concerns involving removal, administration, waste, return, documentation, and reconciliation, and escalates findings as appropriate.

• Analyzes controlled substance utilization and transaction data to identify trends, recurring patterns, outliers, and workflow vulnerabilities requiring further review.

• Develops, runs, and evaluates Omnicell/ADC reports and diversion-monitoring analytics to support proactive surveillance and targeted review.

• Performs OR controlled-substance reconciliation, CII safe/CSM reconciliation, and other controlled substance accountability reviews.

• Collaborates with Pharmacy, Nursing, Anesthesia, medical staff, and other departments to obtain information and assist with the review and resolution of controlled substance discrepancies and medication-accountability concerns.

• Assists with the preparation, communication, and presentation of controlled substance surveillance findings, trends, investigation results, and identified risks to departmental and institutional leadership, as appropriate.

• Provides controlled substance and diversion-prevention education to residents, nurses, pharmacy personnel, and other healthcare staff based on identified needs and established regulatory, policy, and program requirements.

• Assists with the implementation, validation, optimization, and ongoing use of diversion-monitoring technology and automated dispensing systems.

• Assists with the development and monitoring of metrics and identification of opportunities for workflow, education, and process improvement based on surveillance and review findings.

• Maintains appropriate documentation of discrepancy reviews, findings, trends, and follow-up activities in accordance with established procedures and reporting structures.

• Participates in institutional committees and workgroups, as appropriate, to support regulatory compliance, policy requirements, and best practices in controlled-substance management and diversion prevention.

• Adheres to established internal controls, confidentiality requirements, escalation pathways, and reporting structures.

• Performs related duties as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation