Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson • Oro Valley, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Pharmacy Technician works within the hospital pharmacy, completing pharmacy tasks and services and supporting the pharmacy’s daily operations under established policies and guidelines. The role works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and may work independently; it does not involve direct patient care. This is a per diem position located inside Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, paying $25.00 per hour. Part-time and per diem employees may qualify for 401(k) eligibility after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. The employer notes that the role could lead to potential full-time opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification, unless required by the State.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of pharmacy tasks and services and take responsibility for daily pharmacy operations within established policies and guidelines.
• Work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and work independently as appropriate; do not provide direct patient care.
• Pick up drug orders at nursing stations and prepare medications under the supervision of the pharmacist on shift.
• Deliver appropriate medication quantities to the correct patient areas.
• Assist with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications.
• Maintain pharmacy drugs in accordance with the Drug Formulary, including ordering, receiving, storing, and completing required paperwork.
• Monitor doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign-out record.
• Maintain forms and reports necessary for controlling narcotics and other controlled substances.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities based on skills and dedication.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem positions after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED