Banner Pharmacy Services-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Sun City West, AZ

As an Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician, your job responsibilities will be to obtain medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital. You will verify medication lists from patients, families, physicians, retail pharmacies, and our electronic patient charts. You will be trained to work in the central pharmacy department to provide coverage as needed. This position works closely with ED Clinical Pharmacists, Technician Supervisors, and the Medication History Team. You must be comfortable working independently and in stressful situations, have excellent communication, and a strong attention to detail. This is a full-time evening shift position working five 8-hour shifts per week from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, requiring rotating weekends (every other weekend, Saturday, and Sunday) and rotating holidays. Schedule subject to change based on business needs. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

  • Identifies and prioritizes patients according to need for medication history collection.
  • 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.
  • Documents medication history and allergies in the electronic health record according to established procedures.
  • Tracks history collection through intervention documentation and notifies proper hospital staff of medication history completion.
  • Follows procedure for infection control, safe patient practices, and interpreter services.
  • 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.
  • Assumes the duties of the Acute Pharmacy Technician when needed, including preparing, charging and crediting medications, restocking automated dispensing technology, and compounding specialty medications.
  • Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
  • 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 and exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and 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.
  • Possession of an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintenance of the card for the duration of employment.
  • Previous community pharmacy technician experiences.
  • Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
  • Up to a $5,000 hire-on incentive available.
  • Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.
  • 18%-night shift differential when applicable.
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