Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential need for Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for the New Mexico VA Health Care system, Albuquerque, NM.

Job Posting: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Location: Albuquerque, NM VA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile compounded products, while maintaining accurate patient records.

• Package, label, and distribute medication doses as prescribed by physicians.

• Maintain drug and supply inventories, ensuring proper stock rotation and checking expiration dates.

• Fill and stock medications in automated dispensing devices while documenting necessary information.

• Operate pharmacy automation systems such as Med Carousel, ScriptPro, Pick Point, and Omnicell.

• Process prescription refill requests and utilize computerized software for labeling.

• Answer phone inquiries from patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals, providing information within the technician's scope.

• Maintain proper documentation and organization of dispensing records in compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Participate in pharmacy inspections, ensuring medications are stored correctly and expired items are properly handled.

• Support mail-order prescription services by sorting and packaging medications for delivery.

• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams and contribute to efficient prescription processing times.

• Certified by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

• Minimum one year of experience in a Inpatient pharmacy setting with an emphasis on sterile IV compounding.

• Graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program.

• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations and computer skills.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, perform repetitive motions, and lift as needed.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals. Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA/Disability/Vet