Pharmacy Technician
UAB Medicine
Summary
Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist prior to receiving certification.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
- Schedule: 1:30pm-1pm Monday - Friday every 3rd weekend
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
What You Will Do
Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist prior to receiving certification.
- Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
- Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the Pharmacy department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds.
- Repackages bulk medications.
- Receives and stores incoming supplies.
- Triages incoming calls and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing information.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Currently registered as a pharmacy technician by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.
- Active registration will be required prior to date of hire.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency required.
Requirements
- Currently registered as a pharmacy technician by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP)
- Active registration required prior to date of hire
- High School diploma equivalency required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.