SR -Tech Pharmacy I - University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Department:
Pharmacy - SRMC FTE:
0.05 Casual Pool (as needed) Shift:
Days Position
Summary:
Perform the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I as requiredPerform a variety of pharmacy technician duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacistInpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phones, triaging medication requests, delivering replenishments including controlled substances and patient specific medicationsOutpatient 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 to include filling routine prescriptions orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals and other related dutiesPharmacy technician shall understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacyEnsure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and proceduresPatient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups Detailed
Responsibilities:
o PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolso INVENTORY - Order mediations from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when receivedLoad medications into roboticso 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 dutieso PHARMACY PRACTICE - Have basic understanding of pharmacology and basic knowledge of appropriate pharmacy referenceso PHARMACY PRACTICE - Know medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy and components of a prescriptiono PHARMACY PRACTICE - Know trade and generic names for medications frequently dispensed by the pharmacyo PHARMACY PRACTICE - Understand federal and state laws and regulations that affect pharmacy practice; specific regulations which address the use of supportive personnel and technicianso 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 administrationo PHARMACY PRACTICE - Obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certificationo INPT - Learn and become efficient with automated pharmacy systems (i.e.) DoseEdge, Logistics, Pharmacy Keeper, Cerner, and BD Pyxis Enterprise/Med stationo INPT - Perform unit and/or in- house inspections and medication safety auditso INPT - Process refills with correct drug, dose, and dosage formReview 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 medicationso OUTPT - Fill medication with correct drug, dose, and dosage formReview pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approvalo OUTPT - Learn and become efficient with the pharmacy management system to enter patient information, allergies, medical conditions, and patient insurance planso OUTPT - Type prescription information to include drug name, dosage, and directions on how to take medicationo OUTPT - Adjudicate claims to patient's insurance plan/s, manufacturer coupons, and patient assistance programso OUTPT - Monitor paid claims and troubleshoot all rejected claims to ensure proper plan reimbursement is received and the appropriate copay is presented to the patiento OUTPT - Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare medication, emulsions, suspensions, liquids, powders and ointments by using graduates, balance, mortar, pestle and funnelso OUTPT - Send message to provider to request a new prescription for patiento OUTPT - Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up within 7 days.o PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processeso PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risko PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannero PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem righto MEETINGS - Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovationso RECORDS - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records; maintain records on prescriptions dispensedo OUTPT CASHIER - Perform basic cashiering duties; collect money for prescription and related purchases; close and balance registero OUTPATIENT ASSIGNED AREAo DATA - Enter various data into computer and forms, verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracyo MAINTENANCE - Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis, RxRobot, Optifill and other departmental systemso OUTPT - Receive patient prescription refill requests; fax or call in completed prescription refills; document prescription refill requests for provider approvalo OUTPT - Obtain and document prior authorization from patient health plan before medication administrationo 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
Qualifications Education:
Essential:
o High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential:
o Program Graduate Education specialization:
Nonessential:
o Pharmacy Tech
Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials:
Essential:
o Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 dayso 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 peoplePhysical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium WorkWorking conditions:
Essential:
o Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Department:
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Pharmacy - SRMC FTE:
0.05 Casual Pool (as needed) Shift:
Days Position
Summary:
Perform the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I as requiredPerform a variety of pharmacy technician duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacistInpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phones, triaging medication requests, delivering replenishments including controlled substances and patient specific medicationsOutpatient 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 to include filling routine prescriptions orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals and other related dutiesPharmacy technician shall understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacyEnsure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and proceduresPatient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups Detailed
Responsibilities:
o PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolso INVENTORY - Order mediations from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when receivedLoad medications into roboticso 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 dutieso PHARMACY PRACTICE - Have basic understanding of pharmacology and basic knowledge of appropriate pharmacy referenceso PHARMACY PRACTICE - Know medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy and components of a prescriptiono PHARMACY PRACTICE - Know trade and generic names for medications frequently dispensed by the pharmacyo PHARMACY PRACTICE - Understand federal and state laws and regulations that affect pharmacy practice; specific regulations which address the use of supportive personnel and technicianso 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 administrationo PHARMACY PRACTICE - Obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certificationo INPT - Learn and become efficient with automated pharmacy systems (i.e.) DoseEdge, Logistics, Pharmacy Keeper, Cerner, and BD Pyxis Enterprise/Med stationo INPT - Perform unit and/or in- house inspections and medication safety auditso INPT - Process refills with correct drug, dose, and dosage formReview 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 medicationso OUTPT - Fill medication with correct drug, dose, and dosage formReview pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approvalo OUTPT - Learn and become efficient with the pharmacy management system to enter patient information, allergies, medical conditions, and patient insurance planso OUTPT - Type prescription information to include drug name, dosage, and directions on how to take medicationo OUTPT - Adjudicate claims to patient's insurance plan/s, manufacturer coupons, and patient assistance programso OUTPT - Monitor paid claims and troubleshoot all rejected claims to ensure proper plan reimbursement is received and the appropriate copay is presented to the patiento OUTPT - Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare medication, emulsions, suspensions, liquids, powders and ointments by using graduates, balance, mortar, pestle and funnelso OUTPT - Send message to provider to request a new prescription for patiento OUTPT - Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up within 7 days.o PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processeso PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risko PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannero PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem righto MEETINGS - Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovationso RECORDS - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records; maintain records on prescriptions dispensedo OUTPT CASHIER - Perform basic cashiering duties; collect money for prescription and related purchases; close and balance registero OUTPATIENT ASSIGNED AREAo DATA - Enter various data into computer and forms, verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracyo MAINTENANCE - Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis, RxRobot, Optifill and other departmental systemso OUTPT - Receive patient prescription refill requests; fax or call in completed prescription refills; document prescription refill requests for provider approvalo OUTPT - Obtain and document prior authorization from patient health plan before medication administrationo 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
Qualifications Education:
Essential:
o High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential:
o Program Graduate Education specialization:
Nonessential:
o Pharmacy Tech
Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials:
Essential:
o Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 dayso 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 peoplePhysical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium WorkWorking conditions:
Essential:
o Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Department:
Clinical Care Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Basic Life Support Cpr Calculations Certified Pharmacy Technician Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3s1y76ks744b98x65c', 'ExternalApply-j3s1y76ks744b98x65c'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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