Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system access

Job summary

Presbyterian HealthCare Services in Albuquerque seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Under supervision of a pharmacist, you will fill medication orders, perform non-sterile compounding, manage stock, deliver medications, and handle associated clerical tasks.

The role supports patient care across inpatient and outpatient areas. Required: High school diploma or GED, NM Pharmacy Tech license, and PTCB or NHA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Tech State of NM certification required.
• PTCB or NHA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Fills inpatient and outpatient medication orders and non-sterile compounding.
• Uses Pyxis, Pharmogistics, and CII safe for medication management.
• Delivers supplies to patient units and answers calls.
• Maintains records for controlled and non-controlled substances.
• Ensures stock is up-to-date and compliant with manufacturer requirements.
• Adheres to Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech State of NM

Certified Pharmacy Technician-PTCB

Certified Pharmacy Technician-NHA

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmogistics

CII safe

Job description

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $18.33Maximum Offer $30.24

Summary:

Presbyterian is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for filling medication orders, pre-packaging, compounding pharmaceuticals, refilling stock supplies, delivering medication, and performing various clerical duties as required.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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: Full timeFTE: 1.00Job Exempt: NoWork 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 the patient unit and ancillary areas.
• Answers telephone and responds to questions and problems.
• Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated 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
• Pharmacy Tech State of NM
• Certified Pharmacy Technician-PTCB
• OR Certified Pharmacy Technician-NHA

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

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.