Acute Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Pharmacy Technician works under pharmacist supervision to perform routine pharmaceutical supply packaging, distribution, non-sterile compounding, and record-keeping. The technician serves as a liaison between customers and pharmacists, uses pharmacy computer systems to investigate and respond to missing medication requests, and provides care appropriate to patients’ ages. The role includes becoming proficient in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents in compliance with USP regulations. The technician may also educate and train Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers. The position is an evening role at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, scheduled from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM for five shifts per week, including every other weekend. The posting mentions a hire-on incentive of up to $2,500, a $1 per hour weekend shift differential, and an 18% night shift differential when applicable; a recruiter will provide details during the interview process.

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification, or Pharmacy Intern licensure, in the state of practice.
For Arizona incumbents, provide the Arizona Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator.
Strong customer-service focus, exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, prioritization, problem-solving, and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.
Effective oral and written communication skills for interacting with staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify medications and supplies for reorder; receive, check in, and restock deliveries; verify quantities against invoices; and address shorted, short-dated, or unusable items.
Manage users in the automated dispensing technology database according to policy, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
Provide customer service and respond to standard requests from internal customers, patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
Restock medications in nursing and ancillary areas using automated dispensing technology or requisitions after pharmacist checking; when permitted and appropriately trained, use barcode scanning verification devices; restock other locations, including trays, code carts, and emergency boxes.
Compound non-sterile medication products, follow product worksheets and documentation and checking processes, adhere to USP guidelines, calibrate equipment, measure components accurately, and repackage bulk medications into unit-of-use packaging.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment; perform quality-control activities, including nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks; and document refrigerator temperatures and equipment maintenance as required.
Handle controlled substances in accordance with federal and legal requirements and policy, including requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, distribution, storage, and inventory movement documentation.
Become proficient in compounding and labeling intravenous non-hazardous products using appropriate sterile and aseptic technique; understand adult, pediatric, and neonatal sterile product lines; complete environmental cleaning; and document required tasks.
May educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers.
Provide care appropriate to the age of patients.