Pharmacy Tech - Sample Pharmacy
About The Position
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Pharmacy Technician. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the technician fills medication orders, pre-packages and compounds pharmaceuticals, refills stock supplies, delivers medication, and performs clerical duties as needed. The position performs non-sterile medication ordering, preparation, and dispensing activities for inpatient and outpatient areas, and supports safe medication handling, inventory control, and required record-keeping. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role uses pharmacy technology and requires adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances. Presbyterian highlights educational and career development options, staff safety resources, shift and qualification differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and access to the EPIC electronic charting system. Employees can also access a wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State of New Mexico Certified Pharmacy Technician credential through either PTCB or NHA.
Responsibilities
- Fill medication orders for inpatient and outpatient areas of the facility.
- Use pharmacy technology, including Pyxis, Pharmogistics, and a CII safe.
- Perform non-sterile compounding, labeling, and repackaging.
- Perform non-sterile unit-dose packaging.
- Prepare carts, trays, and kits.
- Handle non-sterile hazardous medications and ensure proper waste disposal.
- Maintain required records for controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Deliver supplies to patient units and ancillary areas.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to questions and problems.
- Check stock regularly to identify and reorder outdated stock and maintain stock according to manufacturer requirements.
- Adhere to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances.
- Perform other functions as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge for quickly and discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- EPIC electronic charting system.
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
