Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician for inpatient pharmacy operations. Under a pharmacist’s supervision, the technician performs medication ordering, preparation, and dispensing activities for inpatient and outpatient areas. Duties include filling orders, non-sterile compounding and packaging, preparing carts, trays, and kits, handling non-sterile hazardous medications, maintaining stock and records, delivering supplies, and responding to calls and questions. The position is full-time, with varied days and hours, and is based at 2400 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

The role uses pharmacy technology including Pyxis, Pharmogistics, and a CII safe. The technician must follow requirements for controlled substances, medication stock, waste disposal, and the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances. Presbyterian describes employee development options and wellness resources, and provides eligible-position shift, education, certification, and lead-role differentials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• New Mexico State Certified Pharmacy Technician credential: PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders for inpatient and outpatient areas of the facility.
• Perform non-sterile medication ordering, preparation, and dispensing activities.
• Use pharmacy technology, including Pyxis, Pharmogistics, and a CII safe.
• Perform non-sterile compounding, labeling, and repackaging.
• Prepare non-sterile unit-dose packages, carts, trays, and kits.
• Handle non-sterile hazardous medications and ensure proper waste or 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.
• Regularly check stock, identify and reorder outdated stock, and maintain stock according to manufacturer requirements.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 with access to free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED