Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions:
1. Do you want to make a difference?
2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?
3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community?
For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non-profit, FQHC-LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/Hep C treatment, testing and other services within our communities.
Southwest Care Center is currently seeking an experienced full-time Pharmacy TechnicianThis position is located at our Harkle Clinic in Santa Fe, NM.
Position Details:
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Technician participates in all aspects of prescription filling and performs clerical duties to maintain pharmacy standards and comply with legal requirements, as outlined by the Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician interacts with patients, providing excellent customer service and coordinating safe and effective medication practices. They will model professionalism, meet performance expectations, demonstrate the organization’s values, and most importantly deliver patient-focused services. This role serves as a patient advocate using good judgment, initiative, critical thinking, and effective communication at all times.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Maintain and update patient profiles and prescription files.
- Enter prescriptions into electronic system efficiently and accurately
- Fill prescriptions and coordinate auto refill for applicable patients.
- Prepare packages for shipping and delivery.
- File prescriptions and paperwork.
- Comply with 340B, Aid & Comfort, Board of Pharmacy, and DEA requirements.
- Answer pharmacy phone calls, return calls to patients, and manage the voicemail system.
- Communicate with insurance companies/manufacturers to resolve coverage issues, initiate prior authorization process, and activate manufacturer co-pay cards
- Documentin appropriate databases
- Run register, coordinate billing, and balance cash at end of day.
- Activate patient assistance and copay assistancecards.
- Reorder and restock drugs and related materials necessary to operate the pharmacy, and verify receipt against invoices.
- Run and interpret pharmacy reports.
- Process returns to inventory and the distributor and return expired drugs to the reverse distributor.
- Attend meetings required for the position, such as department meetings, all-staff meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain a work environment conducive to excellent customer service and act in a professional manner in the workplace.
- Light travel asrequired for training purposes.
- Participate in clean-up as appropriate
- Works with other SCC departments as appropriate to promote exceptional integrated patient care.
- Complete other pharmacy related duties as assigned
Candidate Highlights:
- Experience: Entry-level no experience required with (1) year of healthcare or pharmacy experience preferred.
- Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- License/Certification: Valid Pharmacy Technician license from the NM Board of Pharmacy within two weeks of hire, valid Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate from PTCB within one year of hire.
Employment Highlights:
- Monday-Friday typical schedule.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Great work/life balance with generous time off plans
- Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access.
Interested in this Position? Need More Information?
Apply today and we will connect you with a member of our recruitment team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact HR@southwestcare.org.
*Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.
Living & Working in New Mexico:
The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.
- Rich cultural and historical diversity.
- 310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You’ll forget what humidity is when you live here.
- Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!
- Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.
- Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.
- Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.
- International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.
- Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.
- Great schools and family friendly communities.
- And let’s not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?
Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Job Details:
Location:
NM Santa Fe - Harkle
Worker Type:
Employee
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
