PHARMACY TECH III

University of New Mexico Hospital - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Albuquerque, NM

Hospitals

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician position at MDC involves performing a variety of pharmacy technician duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role encompasses both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, including training, audits, and patient care across various age groups. The technician will be involved in medication management, data entry, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee and conduct various routine and special audits, research and correct data to maintain integrity of programs
• Enter various data into computer and forms, verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracy
• Order medications from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received
• Coordinate all medication related issues for patients, providers and clinic staff
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis, RxRobot, Optifill and other departmental systems
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations
• Maintain and monitor patient assistance program to include procuring medication for UNM Hospitals indigent patients
• Assist in various technical activities associated with the preparation and distribution of medications such as filling routine prescription orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals and other related duties
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and/or guidelines within assigned area
• Maintain quality records; ensure compliance with Federal, State, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records; maintain records on prescriptions dispensed
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required
• Assist with planning and coordinating of special projects, events and the area quality improvement program; provide and coordinate staff training
• Count, package and deliver controlled substances under the supervision of a pharmacist; maintain narcotic inventory; order narcotics under the supervision of the charge pharmacist
• Manage medication shortages, Unload/Load medications from automated dispensing machines
• Ensure compounding and dispensing of medications is accurate and timely to include IV solutions and other sterile products as required by practice site
• Perform basic cashiering duties; collect money for prescription and related purchases; close and balance register
• Fill medication with correct drug, dose, and dosage form. Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approval
• Conduct monthly audits of all 340B-eligible locations, including in-house and contract pharmacies, to verify adherence with the 340B Program guidelines and policies
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols; report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

Requirements

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Complete Hospital Pharm Tech Training or Equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM within 60 days
• 2 years directly related experience

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Chemotherapy Drug prep training within 60 days

Benefits

• Sign on bonus
• Additional hourly pay rate