Pharmacy Technician - PRN Rotating

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. The hospital is an independent healthcare organization focused on high-quality patient care and serving as the first choice for patients and providers in its communities. It values professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and the safety and well-being of patients and staff. Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists with storing, preparing, dispensing, reconciling, and charging medications for nursing units and treatment areas served by the pharmacy. The technician also helps maintain adequate drug inventory and quality-control procedures, and may perform only activities compliant with State Board of Pharmacy practices. The role requires adherence to ethical and moral standards and support of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), or completion of certification within one year of licensure.
Active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Technician license.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare environment.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Accurately fill unit-dose medication orders and deliver medications to nursing units promptly after pharmacist review.
Make timely rounds to nursing units as directed by the pharmacist to deliver medications, IVs, Auto Stop Reports, MARs, and other items, and to pick up orders and credits.
Complete returned medication credits promptly and accurately, and return medications to stock appropriately before the end of the shift.
Follow policies and procedures when using and charging requisitioned drugs to hospital departments and clinics, and maintain required invoice records.
Complete monthly unit inspections accurately and on time.
Assist pharmacists with cart fill by generating reports and accurately filling, exchanging, and billing medications; document and file cart-fill reports appropriately.
Maintain hospital and clinic floor-stock systems by reconciling, restocking, and charging for medications accurately.
Complete assigned daily billing procedures accurately.
Prepare assigned IVs using aseptic technique and in compliance with State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations, under pharmacist supervision.
Maintain required job competency and demonstrate knowledge in the areas identified in the competencies.
Complete assigned duties and projects accurately and on time as specified by the Director or Staff Pharmacist.
Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate management.
Attend staff meetings as needed.