Pharmacy Tech II

• 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
• 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

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Training
• Complete Hospital Pharm Tech Training or Equiv
• 1 year directly related experience
• Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 days
• National Board Pharmacy Technician Certification w/in 60

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/Spanish

• Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required