Pharmacy Tech - Oncology Pharmacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Under a pharmacist’s supervision, you will fill medication orders, perform non-sterile compounding, prep and label, and deliver medications to units.

You’ll gain experience with Pyxis, Pharmogistics and CII safe, and will train to complete sterile products compounding for outpatient oncology. Day shifts, Monday–Friday, with 2–4 extra shifts per month.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders for inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Non-sterile compounding, labeling and repackaging.
• Use of Pyxis, Pharmogistics, CII safe.
• Deliver supplies to patient units.
• Maintain records for controlled substances.

Skills

PTCB Certification

State NM Licensure

Pharmacy Tech Experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmogistics

CII Safe

Job description

Location Address:

8200 Constitution Avenue NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110-7656

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.
The chosen applicant will be trained to complete sterile products compounding for non-hazardous and hazardous compounding in our outpatient oncology pharmacies. Must be able to work M-F day shifts and 2-4 shifts per month at minimum.

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: PRNFTE: 1.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Days (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

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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.

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.

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