Pharmacy Tech - PRN Days

Kindred; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. You will assist in preparing medications, labeling, and IV packs, while helping maintain accurate records and ensuring patient safety.

The role requires prior hospital pharmacy exposure, strong math skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and teamwork in a fast-paced LTAC environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with clinical staff and accurate data entry.
• Strong math and science fundamentals; ability to perform dose calculations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist with preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Prepare IV packs and unit-dose labels as required.
• Process records of medication and equipment dispensed; enter data in computer.
• Maintain inventory, restock shelves, and rotate stock.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Fluent English

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque

is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs.
• Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions.
• Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient's age Adult and Geriatrics.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.
• Company Specific:
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and or employee information to assure patient and or employee rights are protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates Guest Relations skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA:
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality.
• Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
• Compliance:
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in ScionHealth's Code of Conduct, policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff.
• Self motivated, self directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good math and science skills Good stress coping skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensure as a Pharmacy Technician with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy required, where mandated by state law. Upon Hire (Required)

Experience

• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting (Preferred) And
• Combination of Education and Training in the basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills (Preferred)