Pharmacy Technician

Southwest Care Center Employees Can Answer Yes To These Three Questions

1. Do you want to make a difference?

2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?

3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community?

For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non-profit, FQHC-LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/HepC treatment, testing and other services within our communities.

Southwest Care Center is currently seeking full-time Pharmacy Technician to support its Alameda Clinic in Santa Fe, NM.

Employment Highlights

• Monday - Friday schedule
• Competitive rate of pay
• Great work/life balance with generous time off plans
• Tuition reimbursement availability.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access with substantial employer contribution.

Candidate Highlights

• Entry-level no experience required with 1 year of healthcare or pharmacy experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid Pharmacy Technician license from the NM Board of Pharmacy. Can obtain upon hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate from PTCB. Can obtain upon hire.
• Maintains BLS Certification (current certification a plus).

Position Details

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Technician participates in all aspects of filling prescriptions, performs clerical work to maintain pharmacy standards and legal requirements within the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Pharmacy. Interacts with patients and provides excellent customer service to coordinate safe and effective medication practices for patients.

Pharmacy Technicians will model professionalism, meet expected performance levels, demonstrate the values of the organization, and most importantly provide patient-focused services. This role will serve as a patient advocate using good judgment, initiative, critical-thinking, and effective communication at all times.

Essential Duties

• Maintain and update patient profiles and prescription files.
• Enter prescriptions into electronic system efficiently and accurately.
• Fill prescriptions and coordinate auto refill for applicable patients.
• Prepare packages for shipping and delivery.
• File prescriptions, paperwork.
• Comply with 340B, Aid & Comfort, Board of Pharmacy, DEA requirements.
• Answer pharmacy phone calls, return calls to patients, maintain voicemail.
• Communicate with insurance companies/manufacturers to resolve coverage issues, initiate prior authorization process, activate manufacturer co-pay cards.
• Document in appropriate databases.
• Run register, coordinate billing, and balance cash at end of day.
• Activate patient assistance and copay assistance cards.
• Reorder and restock drug and related materials necessary to operate the pharmacy and verify receipt against invoices.
• Run and interpret pharmacy reports.
• Process returns to inventory as well as to distributor. Return expired drug to reverse distributor.
• Attend of meetings required for position (i.e.., Department meetings, all-staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings)
• Maintain a work environment conducive to excellent customer service and act in a professional manner in the workplace.
• Light travel as may be required for training purposes.
• Participate in clean-up as appropriate.
• Participate in regularly scheduled and ad hoc inventories as directed.
• Works with other SCC departments as appropriate to promote exceptional integrated patient care.
• Complete other pharmacy related duties as assigned

Interested In This Position? Need More Information?

Apply today and we will connect you with a member of our recruitment team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Living & Working In New Mexico

The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won't find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.

• Rich cultural and historical diversity.
• 310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You'll forget what humidity is when you live here.
• Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!
• Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.
• Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.
• Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.
• International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.
• Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.
• Great schools and family friendly communities.
• And let's not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?

Southwest Care Center Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Details

Location:

NM Santa Fe - West Alameda

Worker Type:

EmployeeRegular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40