Pharmacy Tech Ii

PHARMACY TECH II – UNM Hospital

Position Summary: Performs the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I and II as required, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Inpatient tasks include answering pharmacy phones, triaging medication requests, delivering replenishments—including controlled substances and patient‑specific medications. Outpatient tasks include answering the pharmacy line, learning and becoming efficient with the pharmacy management system by entering patient information, allergies, prescription information, and filling prescriptions.

Pharmacy technicians must understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in pharmacy practice. They must ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Compensation: 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, and 15% weekend day shift differentials. Minimum offer $17.86/hr maximum offer $26.78/hr.

Department: Pharmacy – SRMC
FTE: 0.01
Shift: Rotating
Type: PRN

• 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.
• PHARMACY PRACTICE – Understand pharmaceutical calculations necessary for the preparation and dispensing of drug products manufacturing, preparation, packaging, labeling and proper storage of drug products dosage forms and routes of administration.
• INPT – Learn and become efficient with automated pharmacy systems (i.e.) Dose Edge, Logistics, Pharmacy Keeper, Cerner, and BD Pyxis Enterprise/Med station.
• INPT – Perform unit and/or in‑house inspections and medication safety audits.
• INPT – Process refills with correct drug, dose, and dosage form. Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approval for new orders or when stock outs occur, delivery of patient specific medications to include intravenous medications.
• OUTPT – Fill medication with correct drug, dose, and dosage form. Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approval.
• OUTPT – Learn and become efficient with the pharmacy management system to enter patient information, allergies, medical conditions, and patient insurance plans.
• OUTPT – Type prescription information to include drug name, dosage, and directions on how to take medication.
• OUTPT – Adjudicate claims to patient’s insurance plan/s, manufacturer coupons, and patient assistance programs.
• OUTPT – Monitor paid claims and troubleshoot all rejected claims to ensure proper plan reimbursement is received and the appropriate copay is presented to the patient.
• OUTPT – Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare medication, emulsions, suspensions, liquids, powders and ointments by using graduates, balance, mortar, pestle and funnels.
• OUTPT – Send message to provider to request a new prescription for patient.
• OUTPT – Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up within 7 days.
• INVENTORY – Order medications from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received. Load medication into distribution/dispensing technological solutions.
• OUTPT – 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.
• RECORDS - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records;…