PHARMACY TECH TRAINEE -

Experience Essential:

Credentials Essential:

The UNM Hospitals Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program is a 12-week, full-time training opportunity designed to develop skilled Pharmacy Technicians while preparing trainees for the PTCB certification exam. Trainees work 40 hours per week, with approximately 20 hours of hands‑on experiential training and 20 hours of paid didactic study time, supported by a structured curriculum, peer cohort, program sponsor, and regular feedback. This program provides a supportive pathway to pharmacy technician certification while meeting New Mexico Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Pharmacy - Inpatient - UH

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary Complete the UNM Hospitals 12‑week pharmacy technician training program and obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one year of hire. This role is hybrid learning and didactic. The initial 12‑week training program will consist of 20 hours per week staffing as a pharmacy tech and 20 hours per week didactic learning in preparation for the PTCB exam. 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 medications from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received. Load medication into distribution/dispensing technological solutions

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 trade and generic names for medications frequently dispensed by the pharmacy

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 – 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.

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 Experience Essential:

Nonessential No minimum experience required

Experience in a clinical or hospital setting Bilingual English/Spanish Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials Essential:

Certified Pharmacy Tech or within 1 year

PTCB exam after 12 wks of hire & must obtain PTCB w/in 1 yr

Essential Credential equivalent experience:

Failure to pass the PTCB exam within 12 months or failure of the PTCB examination twice will result in termination of employment

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.

Essential Working conditions:

Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

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