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Position Summary:

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 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"

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