Pharmacy Tech Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician III

Job ID: 13279

Pay Rate: 20.82 - 31.24 Hourly

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Rotating

Department: MDC - Pharmacy

Category: Clinical Care

Facility: MDC

Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Position Summary:

Perform the duties of Technician Pharmacy I II and III as required. Perform a variety of pharmacy technician duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Inpatient to include tasks such as assist with pharmacy technician I and II training, audits, project assignments, and other related duties. Outpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phone line, learning and becoming efficient with the pharmacy management system by entering patient information, allergies, prescription information, and filling prescriptions. Pharmacy technician shall understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Audit - Develop oversee and conduct various routine and special audits research and correct data to maintain integrity of programs
• Data - Enter various data into computer and forms verify data make corrections and ensure accuracy
• Inventory - Order medications from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received. Load medication into distribution/dispensing technological solutions
• Liaison - Coordinate all medication related issues for patients, providers, and clinic staff
• Maintenance - Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis RxRobot Optifill and other departmental systems
• Meetings - Attend and participate in professional group meetings stay abreast of new trends and innovations
• Other Duties - May be required to assist other department areas and personnel as needed
• Patient Assist Prog - Maintain and monitor patient assistance program to include procuring medication for UNM Hospitals indigent patients
• Pharmacy Practice - Assist in various technical activities associated with the preparation and distribution of medications such as filling routine prescription orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals, and other related duties
• Policy & Procedure - Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and/or guidelines within assigned area
• Quality - Maintain quality records ensure compliance with Federal, State, JCAHO, and other regulatory requirements
• Records - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records maintain records on prescriptions dispensed
• Reports - May assist with preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports analyze and interpret reports as required
• Special Projects - Assist with planning and coordinating of special projects, events, and the area quality improvement program provide and coordinate staff training
• Training - Participate in training of new technician I and II's

Qualifications:

Education:

• Essential: High School or GED Equivalent
• Training: Complete Hospital Pharm Tech Training or Equiv
• Chemotherapy Drug prep training w/in 60 days
• Nonessential: Program Graduate

Experience:

• Essential: 2 years directly related experience

Credentials:

• Essential: Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 days
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
• Working conditions:
• Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
• Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
• Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment
• Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals