Pharmacy Technician Outpatient Pharmacy / Full-time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Description

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POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the inpatient pharmacy in accomplishing the goals of efficiently dispensing medications through preparation of bulk and batch sterile products (IV solutions), providing drugs and supplies to nursing stations and all associated functions that are entailed in that process, and producing accurate patient charges. Under the direction of a Staff Pharmacist, assists or supports the pharmacist as needed in all aspects of efficiently dispensing medication, providing accurate service, preparing invoices and bills, ordering and maintaining drugs and medical supplies



Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Must register as a non-certified technician with the NM Board of Pharmacy and obtain national pharmacy technician certification licensure within 1 year from date of hire.

SKILLS:

Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required
Basic computer skills are required
Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Hospital experience is preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Pharmacy Director/Manager

ENVIRONMENT:

Bloodborne pathogen B

Occasional exposure in daily duties. Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials. Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid. Close quarters in a busy environment. Low risk for infectious disease. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks.Moderate exposure to video display terminals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift. Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions. Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique. Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.

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