Prn Retail Pharmacy Technician-Ou Physicians Building

**Position Title:** ------------------- PRN Retail Pharmacy Technician-OU Physicians Building **Department:** --------------- OUHPB Retail Pharmacy **Job Description:** -------------------- **General Description:** The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I is an entry-level role responsible for performing routine, foundational tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role focuses on developing core technical skills, learning pharmacy workflows, and supporting patient care activities in the outpatient pharmacy setting. **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position._  * Performs clerical tasks such as data entry, third-party adjudication, maintaining patient profiles, filing prescription documents, and answering phones. * Develops basic familiarity with copay assistance and grant funding options to support patient drug affordability. * Fulfills prescription orders by retrieving medications and accurately labeling and dispensing the correct amount for pharmacist verification. * Participates in inventory control activities including monitoring, dating, invoicing, stocking the pharmacy, and assisting with preparation of purchase orders. * Assists with accounting and billing-related tasks such as basic recordkeeping, accounts receivable support, third-party billing, and posting under supervision. * Helps maintain a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy environment. * Promptly reports safety concerns, discrepancies, or medication errors to a supervising pharmacist or manager. * Stores and preserves biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other medications subject to deterioration, using proper refrigeration and storage techniques. * Demonstrates beginning competence in addressing third-party claim rejections and initiating prior authorizations with guidance from senior technicians or pharmacists. * Develops familiarity with OUH’s patient assistance programs and traditional copay assistance workflows. * Demonstrates exposure to basic 340B concepts and processes. * Assists with medication therapy management (MTM) documentation or workflows as directed. * Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations under supervision. * Actively participates in training, seeks feedback, and focuses on developing foundational technical and customer service skills. * Identifies basic workflow concerns and escalates them to senior technicians or leadership for guidance. * Performs duties according to established procedures and escalates questions or uncertainties appropriately. **General Responsibilities:** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education:** High school diploma or GED required. **Experience:** At least one (1) year of experience as a pharmacy technician required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * Basic cash handling skills. * Fundamental computer and math skills. * Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and information. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and procedures. * Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. * Customer service–oriented mindset. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy staff and healthcare team members. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------