PHARMACY TECH II
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Edgewood
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
This position offers generous sign on bonus to external
hires.Shift differentials:17% - week nights15% - weekend days26% -
weekend nightsDepartment: Pharmacy-Ambulatory O/P
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Position Summary:
Performs the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I and II as required.
Performs the duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Inpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phones,
triaging medication requests, delivering replenishments including
controlled substances and patient specific medications. Outpatient
to include tasks such as answering 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:
* 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
* 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
* PATIENT ASSIST PROG - Maintain and monitor patient assistance
program to include procuring medication for UNM Hospitals indigent
patients
* PATIENT ASSIST PROG - Research qualifications, drug availability
for IDP; assist patients with form completion; submit requests to
drug manufactures for patient assistance programs
* 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
* PHARMACY PRACTICE - Have basic understanding of pharmacology and
basic knowledge of appropriate pharmacy references
* PHARMACY PRACTICE - Know medical and pharmaceutical terminology,
symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy and
components of a prescription
* PHARMACY PRACTICE - Know trade and generic names for medications
frequently dispensed by the pharmacy
* PHARMACY PRACTICE - Understand federal and state laws and
regulations that affect pharmacy practice; specific regulations
which address the use of supportive personnel and technicians
* PHARMACY PRACTICE - Understand pharmaceutical calculations
necessary for the preparation and dispensing of drug products
manufacturing, preparation, packaging, labeling and proper storage
of drug products dosage forms and routes of administration
* POLICY & PROCEDURE - Participate in the development and
implementation of policies and procedures and/or guidelines within
assigned area
* 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
* INPT - Count, package and deliver controlled substances under the
supervision of a pharmacist; maintain narcotic inventory; order
narcotics under the supervision of the charge pharmacist
* INPT - Learn and become efficient with automated pharmacy systems
(i.e.) DoseEdge, Logistics, Pharmacy Keeper, Cerner, and BD Pyxis
Enterprise/Med station
* INPT - Perform unit and/or in- house inspections and medication
safety audits
* INPT - Process refills with correct drug, dose, and dosage form.
Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist
approval for new orders or when stock outs occur, delivery of
patient specific medications to include intravenous medications
* OUTPT CASHIER - Perform basic cashiering duties; collect money
for prescription and related purchases; close and balance
register
* OUTPT - Fill medication with correct drug, dose, and dosage form.
Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist
approval
* OUTPT - Learn and become efficient with the pharmacy management
system to enter patient information, allergies, medical conditions,
and patient insurance plans
* OUTPT - Type prescription information to include drug name,
dosage, and directions on how to take medication
* OUTPT - Adjudicate claims to patient's insurance plan/s,
manufacturer coupons, and patient assistance programs
* OUTPT - Monitor paid claims and troubleshoot all rejected claims
to ensure proper plan reimbursement is received and the appropriate
copay is presented to the patient
* OUTPT - Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare
medication, emulsions, suspensions, liquids, powders and ointments
by using graduates, balance, mortar, pestle and funnels
* OUTPT - Obtain and document prior authorization from patient
health plan before medication administration
* OUTPT - Send message to provider to request a new prescription
for patient
* OUTPT - Receive patient prescription refill requests; fax or call
in completed prescription refills; document prescription refill
requests for provider approval
* OUTPT - Assist with planning and coordinating of special
projects, events and the area quality improvement program; provide
and coordinate staff training
* OUTPT - Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up
within 7 days.
Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
* High School or GED Equivalent
* Training
Nonessential:
* Program Graduate
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Complete Hospital Pharm Tech Training or Equiv
Nonessential:
* Pharmacy Tech
Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience
Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Bilingual English/Spanish
Credentials:
Essential:
* Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 days
* National Board Pharmacy Technician Certification w/in 60
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
Department: Clinical Care
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , PHARMACY TECH II, Healthcare , Edgewood, New Mexico
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