Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health • Casa Grande, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking an Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician to join their Specialty Pharmacy team in Casa Grande, Arizona. This role is crucial in ensuring excellent patient care by obtaining and documenting accurate medication histories. The technician will interview patients, families, and other sources to gather comprehensive information on prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies. This part-time position operates from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Banner Pharmacy Services is a recognized leader in healthcare, committed to providing innovative pharmacy services through integration, care coordination, and medication management. The Clinical Pharmacy Services division focuses on formulary management, developing system-wide clinical pharmacy services, and preventing adverse drug events, ultimately optimizing medication therapy and improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
• Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience.
• Knowledge of brand/generic names of drugs, including OTC’s and their strengths/uses.
• Knowledge of herbal/dietary supplements and their strengths/uses.
• Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Prioritization capabilities.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous community pharmacy technician experiences.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes patients according to need for medication history collection.
• Reviews and collects proper information for interview prior to patient interaction.
• Interviews patients to collect the medication history, asking pertinent questions to ensure capture of all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal/dietary supplements.
• Contacts family or other resources (e.g., outside pharmacy) to get a more complete medication history as necessary.
• Documents medication history and allergies in the electronic health record according to established procedures.
• Tracks history collection through intervention documentation.
• Notifies proper hospital staff of medication history completion as appropriate.
• Follows procedure for infection control, safe patient practices (e.g., using 2 patient identifiers), interpreter services, and contraindications to patient interview.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations.
• Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner.
• Assumes the duties of the Acute Pharmacy Technician when needed and as appropriate, which may include preparing, charging, and crediting medications, restocking automated dispensing technology, and compounding specialty medications and intravenous medications, including hazardous and chemotherapeutic agents.

Benefits

• Innovation and highly trained staff
• Nationally recognized leader that values excellence
• Excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed