Pharmacy Tech II-ABQ

phsorg; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with filling orders, pre-packaging, compounding, and delivering medications. Role includes non-sterile preparation, stocking, and clerical duties in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Pharmacy Technician certification, and NM license. The position offers educational development options, shift differentials, and benefits such as malpractice

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus pharmacy law and technician training.
• Must have Pharmacy Technician National Certification through exam or transfer, and an active NM Board of Pharmacy license.
• Medical facility experience and familiarity with controlled substances is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-sterile ordering, preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Fills orders for inpatient and outpatient areas using Pyxis and Pharmogistics.
• Handles non-sterile compounding, labeling, and repackaging; unit-dose packaging.
• Delivers supplies to patient units and ancillary areas and answers inquiries.
• Maintains records for controlled substances and ensures safety with waste disposal.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

NM Pharmacy License

Pharmacy Law Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Training

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmogistics

CII Safe

Job description

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $18.33
Maximum Offer $30.24

Summary:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, fills medication orders, pre-packages, compounds pharmaceuticals, refills stock supplies, delivers medication and performs various clerical duties as required

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Part time

FTE: 0.50

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Performs all non-sterile medication ordering, preparation and dispensing activities, including, but not limited to:
• Filling medication orders for inpatient and outpatient areas of the facility
• Use of pharmacy technology Pyxis, Pharmogistics, CII safe
• Non-sterile compounding, labeling and repackaging
• Non-sterile unit dose packaging
• Cart, tray and kit preparation
• Handling of non-sterile hazardous medications
• Proper waste or disposal
• Maintains required record keeping for controlled and non-controlled substances
• Delivers supplies to patient unit and ancillary areas.
• Answers telephone and responds to questions and problems.
• Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder out dated stock and ensures that stock is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled substances.
• Performs other functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED plus specialized, short-term training in the areas of pharmacy law, practices standards, terminology, pharmacy math, drug preparation, dosage forms and trade/generic names. Pharmacy Technician National Certification through exam or transfer required. Active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. pharmacy technician licence required.

UPDATED: 7/29/2019

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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