Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Glendale, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech assists in preparing, packaging, delivering, and charging medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The position supports medication distribution and inventory management, prepares IV sterile admixtures and other IV products, responds to medication requests and phone calls, and participates in pharmacy quality assurance activities. The Pharmacy Tech must comply with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.

The role prioritizes workload, completes tasks promptly, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, and helps order and stock medications. It requires maintaining composure during busy or crisis situations and using personal protective equipment to guard against chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards. The Pharmacy Tech contributes to department management, mentors less experienced staff and students, consults policies and reference materials, and participates in quality improvement, change implementation, and efforts to reduce medication waste. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Two years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Arizona state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including occasional periods of above-average pressure.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to work in all areas of pharmacy services as assigned.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV experience preferred.
• Good organizational skills preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders accurately with the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity, and within a timely manner.
• Ensure medications are checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
• Respond appropriately to STAT and routine orders, department requests, and automated dispensing cabinet stock-out bulletins.
• Refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and promptly.
• Stock and restock automated dispensing cabinets accurately and promptly.
• Prepackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
• Prepare IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately in accordance with IV policies and procedures, including USP 797 and USP 800.
• Restock medications in the IV room and follow the IV room cleaning schedule.
• Complete assigned monthly medication inspections.
• Maintain quality assurance logs and documentation, and notify the Supervisor of deviations from standards.
• Follow pharmacy technician workflows and delivery schedules.
• Follow controlled-substance handling procedures and report variances to the Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge.
• Ensure patient accounts are properly charged.
• Perform medication-management activities at a remote site under the supervision of the facility DEA registrant or other Licensed Independent Practitioners.
• Maintain medication stock levels and proper storage, assist with ordering and inventory, and deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and use personal protective equipment to protect against chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Participate in department management, provide input at meetings, read communications, and mentor new or less experienced staff and students.
• Use policy and procedure manuals and reference materials to determine appropriate actions.
• Identify and propose improvements to patient care and department or hospital operations, assist with implementation, participate in change, identify ways to reduce medication waste, and take part in department quality improvement as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED