Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Las Vegas, NM | Department: Pharmacy Services | Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital team in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician supports medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

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
  

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