Certified Pharmacy Technician

1w1 week ago

UNM Medical Group

Albuquerque, US · Full-time · $41,305 – $51,621

About this role

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Tech to join the Outpatient Truman Pharmacy team. This full-time day shift role is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus. Salary ranges from minimum $41,305 to midpoint $51,621, determined by total relevant experience and 1.0 FTE.

UNM Truman Health Services Pharmacy seeks a dedicated, organized, experienced, and forward-thinking Certified Pharmacy Technician committed to improving health outcomes for patients living with HIV. The role involves working in an integrated, multidisciplinary setting to deliver effective, efficient, and high-quality pharmacy services. UNM Medical Group welcomes people with lived experience to apply.

Under general supervision within UNMMG and UNM Truman Health Services guidelines, the position provides technical and administrative assistance in daily pharmacy operations. Duties include assisting in dispensing prescription pharmaceuticals, direct customer assistance, routine problem resolution for patients, and coordinating billing, cash management, and inventory activities. This supports overall pharmacy functionality in a patient-focused environment.

The opportunity allows contribution to multidisciplinary care improving HIV patient outcomes through precise pharmacy support. Forward-thinking technicians can engage in data management, fiscal tracking, and inventory control to enhance service quality. Join a team prioritizing health equity and integrated care delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Currently registered with State of New Mexico as Certified Pharmacy Technician
National ExCPT or PTCB certification required
Completed degree from accredited institution above minimum education may substitute for experience on year-for-year basis
Verification of education and licensure required if selected for hire

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in filling, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions; count, package, and label unit doses for inspection
Assist patients dropping off or picking up prescription orders; verify correct prescriptions at point of sale
Enter patient prescription orders into computerized database; create and maintain patient health and insurance information
Format and upload patient insurance data for billing; monitor reimbursements
Communicate with prescribing practitioners for refill authorizations and with third-party payers for prescription claims
Assist with inventory control including ordering drugs, removing outdated stock, checking orders, and performing periodic inventories
Receive and process pharmaceutical deliveries from vendors; place on shelves per protocol
Process vendor invoices; monitor purchase orders and enter requests for new orders or revisions