Acute Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

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 applies sound judgment to select appropriate actions. The role includes developing proficiency in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents in compliance with USP regulations. The technician may educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers, and must provide care appropriate to patients’ ages. This evening position is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The position offers 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 variety of health, financial, and security benefits are available.

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification, or Pharmacy Intern licensure, in the state of practice.
Arizona incumbents must provide an Arizona Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at hire.
Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a handheld calculator.
Strong customer-service focus, exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, prioritization, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
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 at all levels, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment, and must sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify medications and other items for reorder; receive, check in, and restock vendor orders; 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-oriented support and respond to standard requests from internal customers; interact with department and cross-department personnel, patients, visitors, 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 areas, including trays, code carts, and emergency boxes.
Compound non-sterile medication products, follow product worksheets and documentation and checking processes, comply with applicable USP guidelines, calibrate equipment, measure components accurately, and repackage bulk medications into unit-of-use packaging.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with policies, laws, and regulations; complete quality-control inspections and pharmacy section checks; document refrigerator temperatures and equipment maintenance.
Handle controlled substances in accordance with federal and legal requirements and policy, including requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, distribution, storage, and inventory movement documentation.
Develop proficiency in compounding and labeling intravenous non-hazardous compounds using appropriate sterile and aseptic technique; understand sterile product lines for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations; complete environmental cleaning and required documentation.
May educate and train Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers.