Pharmacy Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications
  

• Deliver medications to nursing units and other departments as needed
  

• Maintain accurate medication records and ensure proper labeling and storage
  

• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and restocking medications and supplies
  

• Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations following safety and compliance guidelines
  

• Handle insurance claims and prior authorizations under pharmacist direction
  

• Operate and maintain pharmacy automation systems and equipment
  

• Ensure compliance with all hospital, state, and federal regulations
  

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, nurses, and physicians
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
  

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program preferred
  

• Current Pharmacy Technician license in the state of New Mexico (or eligibility to obtain)
  

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred
  

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting preferred
  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  

• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills
  

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and drug names
  

Work Environment:

• Hospital-based setting with rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage as needed
  

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs