PHARMACY TECH III

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 20.82/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 25.85/hr.

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.

Department: MDC - Pharmacy

FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating

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
* 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
* 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
* INPT – Maintain and perform 30/60/90 day audits on new pharmacy staff members
* 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 – Manage medication shortages, Unload/Load medications from automated dispensing machines
* INPT – Maintain efficient knowledge with automated pharmacy systems (i.e.) DoseEdge, Logistics, ORS, Pharmacy Keeper, Knowledge Portal, Pyxis Enterprise, CII safe, controlled substance discrepancies, Cerner, pharmacy Pyxis email, and other departmental systems
* INPT – Coordinate day to day issues with pharmacy staff members on all shifts
* INPT – Ensure compounding and dispensing of medications is accurate and timely to include IV solutions and other sterile products as required by practice site
* MEETINGS – Attend and participate in Tech III meetings, scheduling, shortage, specialized assigned area, and Nursing new hire class
* INPT – Assist and perform monthly controlled substance inventory and inspections
* INPT – Maintain and assist with optimization of automated dispensing machines
* INPT – Perform orientation of new technicians and request access through IT
* OUTPT CASHIER - Perform basic cashiering duties; collect money for prescription and related purchases; close and balance register
* OUTPT – Coordinate all medication related issues for patients, providers and clinic staff
* OUTPT – Maintain licenses for all outpatient and off-site pharmacists, interns, and technicians; maintain OIG list
* OUTPT – Proactively coordinate patient refills for specialized medications
* OUTPT – Support patients in accessing appropriate site of care, including enrollment with the specialty pharmacy
* OUTPT – Procure and manage specialty medications in manners that increase efficiency and reduce cost for the pharmacy and organization
* OUTPT – Ensure all pharmacy billing is done correctly
* OUTPT – Send out monthly bills and collect