What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech - Veteran Affairs Government Contract position at Valor Healthcare, Inc.?
Description
The New Mexico VA Health System is in urgent need of a contract Pharmacy Techs to join their team on a long term temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to help our nation's heroes while providing career flexibility and the potential to become a federal employee eventually.
Position Summary
pharmacy service utilizes a combination of automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense
Over the Counter (OTC) and legend drug prescriptions, bulk type prescriptions, and compounded sterile products. The nature of services includes the operation and support of automated and manual filling equipment, and the preparation of prescription orders and sterile preparation of parenteral products.
Contract Details
- Full benefits through Valor Healthcare to include: medical, dental, vision, 401K with a match, malpractice coverage, time off packages, and more!
- 1 year contract with extensions each year up to 3 years in total.
- Schedule: Pharmacy services are operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. The contractor’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are subject to varying work hours depending on staffing needs. Work hours may consist of the following 8-12 hr. tours with a minimum of a 12-hour rest period between shifts and no more than 40 hour/week.
- Location: New Mexico VA Health System Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy at 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and dispenses medications to include sterile compounded products and maintains related records for patients.
- Prepares, packages, labels and distributes medication doses prescribed by Physician
- Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, rotating stock, and checking expiration date of pharmaceuticals;
- Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices; documenting lot and expiration date into computerized logs.
- Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Med Carousel, ScriptPro, Pick Point, Omnicell automated dispensing equipment.
- Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number;
- Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment;
- Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
- Processes refill requests and prints prescription labels utilizing computerized software programs.
- Answers telephone calls from patients, physicians and other health care professionals. Refers to computerized prescription profile to respond to inquiries from patients concerning disposition of prescriptions, obtains information or responds to questions within the technician scope of knowledge.
- Documents interactions with patients and staff appropriately, including documentation in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Certified by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- One-year experience in hospital pharmacy setting with an emphasis on sterile IV compounding.
- Graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. The entire Valor team works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to excellent outcomes.
This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Valor Healthcare. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.
