University of Arkansas System

Pharmacy Technician IV - Specialty Pharmacy Compliance

University of Arkansas System  •  $50k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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Closing Date:

06/30/2026


Type of Position:

Clinical Staff (Non-Classified)


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No


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.

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 preference, 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 Specialty Pharmacy Compliance


Department's Website:


of Job Duties:

The Pharmacy Technician IV will work under the pharmacist's supervision to provide excellent customer service to patients receiving specialty medications. This technician will be responsible for assisting the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager in ensuring compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements related to Specialty Pharmacy and meeting URAC/ACHC accreditation standards. The Pharmacy Technician IV will also assist with technician onboarding and ongoing technician education. This position will support the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager in starting and maintaining a PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy program, obtaining and maintaining ASHP accreditation, and pursuing any additional accreditation as the job requires. All clinical issues will be referred to the pharmacist.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS/GED plus 4 yrs Pharmacy Tech Experience or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences;

  • 1 year to obtain ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician training or certificate program;

  • National Technician Certification (PTCB);

  • Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Licensure


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager with maintaining specialty pharmacy accreditation to meet current standards set forth by accreditation bodies. This includes helping to establish detailed workflows, providing staff training, setting deadlines to meet standards, and developing and maintaining policies and procedures.

  • Responsible for assisting the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager with program oversight to ensure accreditation standards and policies are being met and maintained through monthly audits of patient records, billing/coding records, and policy and procedure maintenance.

  • Maintains strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed through job duties, including employee, patient, student, operational, compliance, and audit-related information. Applies the same standards of confidentiality internally as required under HIPAA, FERPA, and organizational privacy policies, and does not disclose, discuss, or share information with unauthorized individuals.

  • Assist the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager with submitting applications and all required documents needed to maintain/seek accreditation, including necessary documents for initial desktop review, on-site validation reviews, and required documents in response to accreditation findings.

  • Act as an alternative liaison between UAMS Specialty Pharmacy and the UAMS Learning Management team to ensure appropriate staff training is assigned and completed in Workday if the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager is unavailable.

  • Maintain, along with and under the supervision of the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager, an accreditation readiness program, including completion of yearly gap analysis of policy, procedures, and workflows to ensure compliance with annual updates to regulatory laws and accreditation standards.

  • Gather, analyze, and trend reporting data under the supervision of the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager for accreditation metrics, including dispensing and distribution errors, patient/provider/employee satisfaction data, patient/provider complaint data, and infection control data.

  • Assists in managing all aspects of medication distribution to be in compliance with accreditation standards, including development of cold chain and room temperature testing, policy and procedure development, and packing and shipping audits. Ensure correct stability decisions are made regarding shipments. Review outcomes of testing and audits to create quality improvement processes for medication distribution.

  • Responsible for handling all error reporting, including through internal reporting programs and to the UAMS HIPAA Office, in the absence of the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager. Assists in the development of action plans for dispensing error, distribution error, and HIPAA violation metrics that result in exceeding accreditation goals.

  • Assists with maintaining required logs for monthly accreditation maintenance, including analyzing and trending data reported in these logs.

  • Contributes to the implementation of patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and provider satisfaction surveys to maintain accreditation compliance.

  • Contributes to quality improvement action plans and quality improvement projects in response to findings related to pharmacy workflow needs and metric deficiencies.

  • Supports the development and maintenance of objective and subjective outcome reporting for the patient management program, including identifying best practices and mechanisms for reporting accreditation-required data to internal and external entities.

  • Serves as a daily resource to staff for the resolution of pharmacy compliance and accreditation problems.

  • Assists with preparing, conducting, and overseeing any audits that a drug-specific Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program requires.

  • Collaborates with data personnel to support required metric reporting to internal and external payers and accreditation bodies.

  • Responsible for documenting payer audit reviews under the supervision of the Accreditation, Compliance, and Education Manager.

  • Collaborates with specialty pharmacy leadership to ensure appropriate re-credentialing with specialty payers and network access.

  • May perform other duties as assigned.


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), Resume


Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing


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:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas System

About University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
Year Founded
1871
Website
uasys.edu
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