Location Address:
4580 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-4105Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $17.46 Maximum Offer $28.78Summary:
Presbyterian is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for filling medication orders, pre-packaging, compounding pharmaceuticals, refilling stock supplies, delivering medication, and performing various clerical duties as required.Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
- Performs all non-sterile medication ordering, preparation, and dispensing activities, including, but not limited to:
- Filling medication orders for inpatient and outpatient areas of the facility
- Use of pharmacy technology Pyxis, Pharmogistics, CII safe
- Non-sterile compounding, labeling and repackaging.
- Non-sterile unit dose packaging
- Cart, tray, and kit preparation.
- Handling of non-sterile hazardous medications
- Proper waste or disposal
- Maintains required record-keeping for controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Delivers supplies to the patient unit and ancillary areas.
- Answers telephone and responds to questions and problems.
- Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock and ensures that stock is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
- Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances.
- Performs other functions as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Pharmacy Tech State of NM
- Certified Pharmacy Technician-PTCB
- OR Certified Pharmacy Technician-NHA
- 1-2 years of previous pharmacy tech experience preferred
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Pharmacy Technician State of New Mexico registration
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA)
- 1-2 years previous pharmacy technician experience
What We Do
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, statewide, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico. Founded in 1908, it operates nine hospitals, a medical group, and a health plan. The organization is dedicated to improving access to healthcare, behavioral health, and community support services, offering a wide range of specialties including primary care, cancer care, and heart and vascular care to improve the well-being of New Mexico residents.
