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PHARMACY TECH I
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UNM Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM (In Person)
$43,497 Salary, Full-Time
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PHARMACY TECH I UNM
Hospitals- 3.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $16.54
- $24.
Department:
Pharmacy- Outpatient
UH FTE:
1.00Full Time Shift:
Rotating Position Summary:
Perform the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I as required. Perform a variety of pharmacy technician duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Inpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phones, triaging medication requests, delivering replenishments including controlled substances and patient specific medications. Outpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phone line, learning and becoming efficient with the pharmacy management system by entering patient information, allergies, prescription information to include filling routine prescriptions orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals and other related duties. Pharmacy technician shall understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups Detailed responsibilities: DATA- Enter various data into computer and forms, verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracy
INVENTORY
- Order mediations from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received.
MAINTENANCE
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis, RxRobot, Optifill and other departmental systems
MEETINGS
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations
OUTPATIENT ASSIGNED AREA 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
PHARMACY PRACTICE
- Obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification RECORDS
- Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records; maintain records on prescriptions dispensed INPT
- Learn and become efficient with automated pharmacy systems (i.e.) DoseEdge, 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.
OUTPT CASHIER
- Perform basic cashiering duties; collect money for prescription and related purchases; close and balance register 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
- Obtain and document prior authorization from patient health plan before medication administration OUTPT
- Send message to provider to request a new prescription for patient OUTPT
- Receive patient prescription refill requests; fax or call in completed prescription refills; document prescription refill requests for provider approval OUTPT
- Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up within 7 days.
PATIENT SAFETY 1
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
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" Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.