Pharmacy Tech - Specialty Pharmacy

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

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support medication ordering, preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision. The role involves non-sterile compounding, labeling, Pyxis use, stock management and delivering supplies to patient areas.

This full-time, weekday schedule offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Required NM Pharmacy Tech license and PTCB or NHA certification are required, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Tech State NM
• Certified Pharmacy Technician-PTCB
• Certified Pharmacy Technician-NHA

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders for inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Uses Pyxis, Pharmogistics, CII safe for medication handling.
• Non-sterile compounding, labeling and repackaging.
• Non-sterile unit dose packaging, cart, tray and kit preparation.
• Handling of non-sterile hazardous medications and waste disposal.
• Maintains required records 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• Checks stock regularly to identify and reorder outdated stock and ensures stock meets manufacturer requirements.
• Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances.
• Performs other functions as required or assigned.

Education

Pharmacy Tech State NM

Certified Pharmacy Technician-PTCB

Certified Pharmacy Technician-NHA

Job description

Location Address:

4580 Paradise Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114-4105

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $18.33Maximum 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

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: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (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.

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