This position offers generous sign on bonus to external hires.
Perform the duties of Pharmacy Tech I and II as required. Assist the pharmacists with TPN and Chemotherapy drug preparations. Assist pharmacists with on-line education of Medicare Part D requests. Make collections for all Medicare enrollees. Implement and maintain pharmacy systems. Ensure administration of quality standards and records. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Accountability:
TECHNICIAN - Perform duties of Tech I and II as required
PREPARATION - Assist Pharmacy Director with TPN and Chemotherapy drug preparations
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Maintain and monitor patient assistance program to include procuring medication for UNM Hospitals indigent patients
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Research qualifications, drug availability for IDP; assist patients with form completion; submit requests to drug manufactures for patient assistance programs
RECORDS - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records; maintain records on prescriptions dispensed
DATA - Enter various data into computer and forms, verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracy
REPORTS - May assist with preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required
QUALITY - Prepare medication variance reports
LICENSES - Maintain licenses for all inpatient, outpatient, and off site pharmacists, interns, and technicians; maintain preceptor records
RECORDS - Maintain pharmacy inspection records
QUALITY - Maintain quality records; ensure compliance with Federal, State, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
ROBOTICS - Implement and maintain software and hardware associated with Acudose, RxRobot, Optifill and other department systems
SPECIAL PROJECTS - Assist with planning and coordinating of special projects, events and the area quality improvement program; provide and coordinate staff training
MEETINGS - Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and/or guidelines within assigned area
AUDIT - Develop, oversee and conduct various routine and special audits, research and correct data to maintain integrity of programs
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Tech program
Complete Hospital Pharm Tech tng or equivalent
Chemotherapy Drug prep training w/i 60 days
Experience Requirements:
2 years directly related experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Pharmacy Technician in State of New Mexico or obtain within 60 days of date of position
Experience Requirements - Preferred:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Physical Demands Requirements:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Testing Requirements:
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Working Conditions Requirements:
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment
