Pharmacy Tech - Bilingual English/Spanish

Sign-on Bonus available! Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials! Department: Pharmacy-Ambulatory O/P FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Performs the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I and II as required. Performs the 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 pharmacy phone line, learning and becoming efficient with the pharmacy management system by entering patient information, allergies, prescription information, and filling prescriptions. Pharmacy technician shall understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy. Ensure adherence to Hospitals 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 medications from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received. Load medication into distribution/dispensing technological solutions * 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 * PATIENT ASSIST PROG - Maintain and monitor patient assistance program to include procuring medication for UNM Hospitals indigent patients * PATIENT ASSIST PROG - Research qualifications, drug availability for IDP; assist patients with form completion; submit requests to drug manufactures for patient assistance programs * 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 * POLICY & PROCEDURE - Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and/or guidelines within assigned area * RECORDS - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records; maintain records on prescriptions dispensed * REPORTS - May assist with preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required * INPT - Count, package and deliver controlled substances under the supervision of a pharmacist; maintain narcotic inventory; order narcotics under the supervision of the charge pharmacist * 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. 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 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 – Assist with planning and coordinating of special projects, events and the area quality improvement program; provide and coordinate staff training * OUTPT – Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up within 7 days. Qualifications Education: Essential: * High School or GED Equivalent * Training Nonessential: * Program Graduate Education specialization: Essential: * Complete Hospital Pharm Tech Training or Equiv Nonessential: * Pharmacy Tech Experience: Essential: 1 year directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials: Essential: * Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 days * National Board Pharmacy Technician Certification w/in 60 Physical Conditions: 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. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Department: Clinical Care