What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician (DOH/FBMC #13880) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to provide Pharmaceutical technical services at a long-term care facility to include; collecting daily orders, key entering prescription data, maintaining patient profile/history, preparing receiving reports, restocking medication and delivering medication to neighborhoods.
How does it get done?
Enter new orders accurately from the nursing floors within one hour.
Maintain patient profiles including allergies, insurance information and medical history.
Greet staff entering the pharmacy in a kind and professional matter.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by replacing needed medication, monitoring and removing outdated or damaged medications in the pharmacy as well as on the nursing floors.
Who are the customers?
Residents at a long-term care facility.
Ideal Candidate
Residents at a long-term care facility.
Minimum Qualification
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician as issued by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in New Mexico.
Working Conditions
Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurse's stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
Is subject to exercising and massaging residents.
Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting residents.
Must be constantly alert for resident safety.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as may be required by current regulations.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to provide Pharmaceutical technical services at a long-term care facility to include; collecting daily orders, key entering prescription data, maintaining patient profile/history, preparing receiving reports, restocking medication and delivering medication to neighborhoods.
How does it get done?
Enter new orders accurately from the nursing floors within one hour.
Maintain patient profiles including allergies, insurance information and medical history.
Greet staff entering the pharmacy in a kind and professional matter.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by replacing needed medication, monitoring and removing outdated or damaged medications in the pharmacy as well as on the nursing floors.
Who are the customers?
Residents at a long-term care facility.
Ideal Candidate
Residents at a long-term care facility.
Minimum Qualification
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician as issued by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in New Mexico.
Working Conditions
Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurse's stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
Is subject to exercising and massaging residents.
Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting residents.
Must be constantly alert for resident safety.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as may be required by current regulations.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $19 - $28