TECH PHARMACY II
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: UNM Hospitals is in need of TECH PHARMACY II right now, this position will be depute in New Mexico. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. JOB SUMMARY
Performs the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I as required. Enroll patients in IDP; maintain IDP database. Assist the pharmacy director with implemention and maintenance of systems and proce! sses supporting specialized pharmacy functions. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following :
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 compute! r 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
MAINTENANCE - Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis, RxRobot, Optifill and other departmental systems
SPECIAL PROJECTS - Assist with planning and coordinating of special projects, events and the pharmacy 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
INPATIENT ASSIGNED AREA
RECORDS - Enter orders in PharmNet (COE) for P-CAP review
RECORDS - Obtain and enter patient height, weight and allergy into pharmacy system patient profiles
RECORDS - Generate an IV ! to PO report for P-CAP review and place the conversion notice in patient medical record and PowerChart
RECORDS - Generate 12 hour LVP report and reconcile the report with patient's current LVP orders and rate to aviod missing doses and eleminate waste
OUTPATIENT ASSIGNED AREA
REFILLS - Receive patient prescription refill requests; fax or call in completed prescription refills; document prescription refill requests for provider approval
LIAISON - Coordinate all medication related issues for patients, providers ans clinic staff
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION - Obtain and documentprior authorization from patient health plan before medication administration
PROCEDURES - Assume responsibility for securing and documenting controlled substance prescription refills
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
PEOPLE:
Positive Attitude: We are here to serve our customers by meeting their needs with utmost care and courtesy. ! Our attitude represents the hospital's commitment to excellence. This c! ommitment is reflected by providing a positive and caring experience with every interaction.
Professionalism: We consider our customer's expectations in how we present our facility and ourselves. We have only one opportunity to make a positive first impression. This commitment is reflected in our ethics, appearance, manner, expressions, and concern.
SERVICE:
Communication: We are committed to listening attentively to our co-workers, patients and customers in order to fully understand and meet their needs. This commitment is reflected by our verbal, non-verbal, and written communications being delivered with courtesy, clarity, care, and a smile.
Dignity and Respect: We recognize, value, and respect the diversity of our co-workers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences. This commitment is reflected in our conduct by ensuring their knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural back! grounds are incorporated into staff interactions, care planning, and decision-making.
Privacy: We are committed to the protection of our co-workers' and patients' rights to personal and medical privacy. We treat the patient, patient information and/or property with confidentiality and respect and strive to create a secure and trusting environment. This commitment is reflected by ensuring that rights to privacy and modesty are honored.
QUALITY:
Knowledge and Expertise: We believe our patients deserve to have people caring for them who are knowledgeable and technically proficient in what they do. This commitment is reflected through preceptorships, mentorships, continuing education, and ongoing competency evaluations.
Safety Awareness: We all share in the responsibility of maintaining a safe environment for our co-workers, patients and customers. This commitment is reflected by our safety conscious attitudes, actions,! and continuous safety training.
Sense of Ownership: We! take pride in what we do, taking responsibility for the outcomes of our efforts. This commitment is reflected by our ongoing effort to complete our work promptly and accurately the first time.
FINANCES:
Fiscal Responsibility: As a public hospital, we are accountable to the community to ensure responsible use of resources to provide the needed services for all those we serve. This commitment is reflected by our actions and attitudes toward expense and time management.
Integrity: We believe in complying with all government rules and regulations relative to receiving compensation for our services. This commitment is reflected by exercising ethical and accurate billing and financial practices.
GROWTH:
Customer Service: We believe in the importance of growth and on-going public support. This commitment is reflected by providing exceptional customer service to all we serve and by responding quickly to resolve ! problems.
Recruitment & Retention: We believe our patients deserve to have the very best providers and staff available to provide their care. This commitment is reflected in our organization by continually attracting, developing, and retaining staff with exceptional skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Completion of Hospitals Pharmacy Tech training program or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
1 year pharmacy technician experience
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Pharmacy Technician in State of New Mexico
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
Tuberculin Skin Test required annually
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements ! and a resume to UNM Hospitals.
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This position will be started on: Sun, 06 Oct 2013 12:49:09 GMT