Pharmacy Technician - PRN Rotating

Three Crosses Regional Hospital; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Crosses Regional Hospital in New Mexico is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and maintain accurate medication preparation, ensuring safe and timely delivery of medications to nursing units.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, active New Mexico Pharmacy Technician license, and CPR/BLS certification if available. A CPhT is preferred and licensure within one year may be required.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as Pharmacy Technician in health care environment
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) or must complete within 1 year of licensure
• Required: Active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Technician license
• Preferred: Current BLS from AHA

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills unit-dose medication orders and delivers medications to nursing units in a timely manner after pharmacist has checked them.
• Makes timely rounds to each nursing unit as directed by the pharmacist to deliver medications, IV, Auto Stop Reports, MARs, etc. and to pick up orders and credits.
• Completes all credits returned to pharmacy timely and accurately; returns medication to stock before leaving their shift.
• Complies with policies and procedures when using and charging requisitioned drugs to other hospital departments and clinics; maintains appropriate records of invoices as designated in pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes monthly unit inspections on a timely basis.
• Assists pharmacist in cart fill, by generating necessary reports, and accurately filling, exchanging, and billing; documents cart fill report.
• Maintains floor stock systems within the hospital and clinics by reconciling, restocking and charging for medications.
• Accurately completes daily billing procedures as assigned.
• Complies with Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy in accurately preparing IV's as assigned, using aseptic technique, under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Maintains competency required for current Job Description and Demonstrates knowledge in all areas identified in the Competencies.
• Performs assigned duties/projects as specified by the Director or Staff Pharmacist in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of experience as Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) or must complete within 1 year of licensure

Active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Technician license

Current BLS from AHA

Job description

If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centred culture.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician, assists the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, dispensing, reconciling, and charging of all medications to the nursing units and treatment areas serviced by the pharmacy. To assist the pharmacist(s) in maintaining an adequate drug inventory and quality control procedures. Pharmacy Technician shall work under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist and will only perform activities that are in compliance with the State Board of Pharmacy Practices.

The incumbent will carry-out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills unit-dose medication orders and delivers medications to nursing units in a timely manner after pharmacist has checked them.
• Makes timely rounds to each nursing unit as directed by the pharmacist to deliver medications, IV, Auto Stop Repots, MARs, etc. and to pick up orders and credits.
• Completes all credits returned to pharmacy timely and accurately; accurately and appropriately returns medication to stock before leaving their shift.
• Complies with policies and procedures when using and charging requisitioned drugs to other hospital departments and clinics; maintains appropriate records of invoices as designated in pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes monthly unit inspections on a timely basis.
• Assists pharmacist in cart fill, by generating necessary reports, and accurately filling, exchanging, and billing; appropriately documents and files cart fill report.
• Maintains floor stock systems within the hospital and clinics by accurately reconciling, restocking and charging for medications.
• Accurately completes daily billing procedures as assigned.
• Complies with Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy in accurately preparing IV's as assigned, utilizing aseptic technique, under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Maintains competency required for current Job Description and Demonstrates knowledge in all areas identified in the Competencies. A copy of this completed/graded competencies will accompany the Evaluation.
• Accurately performs assigned duties/projects as specified by the Director or Staff Pharmacist in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate management.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Required:High school diploma or GED
• Preferred-1year ofexperienceas Pharmacy Technician in health care environment.
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT)or must complete within 1 year of licensure
• Required: Active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Technician license.
• Preferred: Current BLS from AHA

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law".