Acute Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name: Work Shift: 8
hoursJob Category:Pharmacy$1000 SIGN ON BONUSPharmacy careers are
better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers
of our team members. We care about you, your career today and your
future. If you're looking to leverage your abilitiesWhat We
Offer:Excellent Compensation & Benefits -Generous Vacation
TimeFlexible Scheduling within BSSNight and Weekend Shift
DifferentialsFull-time, & Registry OptionsTuition Assistance
-Employee Wellness Program/Discount ProgramTraining & Development
Opportunities -Career Ladder for Growth OpportunitiesWith our fast
growing campus our Pharmacy department has added over 13 new tech
functions across all shifts in the past two years. We have over 16
technician functions throughout Banner. We offer you cross training
in functions like: NICU, OR, MED-History, Buyer, IV Compounding,
Chemotherapy, 340B tech, billing and Pharmacy IT. - In addition we
offer many programs like tuition reimbursement, grants and
scholarships. -You can work your Days or Evening shifts and still
have the work balance life. - -Weekend rotations are required in
this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and
an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.Our robust
operations and technologies - include automated dispensing
cabinets, automated carousel, and new sterile and non-sterile
compounding rooms. - - If this is your passion, come join our great
team. - We currently have positions throughout the valley! Come
join our amazing team!*EXCLUDES INTERNALSPOSITION SUMMARYThis
position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist
performing routine duties in packaging, distribution, non-sterile
compounding, and record-keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Serves
as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist. Becomes
proficient in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total
parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents within
compliance with USP regulations. Effectively uses pharmacy computer
systems to investigate and respond to missing medication requests.
Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation,
consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action.
May educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician
Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers. - Must demonstrate
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to
the age of the patients.CORE FUNCTIONS1. -Identifies medications
and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous
inventory of medications and supplies. Receives, checks-in, and
restocks medications ordered through the wholesaler and other
vendors verifying all quantities against invoices. Assesses
practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or
unusable items. -2. -Manages users within the automated dispensing
technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies and
troubleshoots malfunctions in automated dispensing technology. -3.
-Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service
oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
Responds to standard requests from internal customers. Interacts
primarily with department personnel, cross-department personnel,
internal customers, patients and physicians. -4. May use automated
dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to
nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist. When
allowed by law and policy, and upon completion of proper
training/competency assessment, may restock automated dispensing
technology using barcode scanning verification devices. Restocks
medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology
which may include but not limited to trays, code carts and
emergency boxes. -5. Compounds non-sterile medication products.
Understands and appropriately follows all product
worksheets/recipes for documentation and check processes.
Understands and adheres to all applicable USP compounding
guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of and consistently performs
calibrations of equipment and accurately measures components for
compounding. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use
packaging. Completes accurate documentation of medications
compounded and repackaged per policy. -6. 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 in a timely
manner. Completes documentation of refrigerator temperatures, and
equipment maintenance activities as required. -7. Handles narcotic
medications following all federal and legal requirements as set
through policy and procedure. Understands all regulatory
requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and
distribution for controlled substances. Consistently adheres to all
storage and inventory movement documentation requirements for
controlled substances.8. Becomes proficient in performing
compounding and labeling of intravenous non-hazardous compounds
using proper sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate to the
site of care. Understands the different product lines in sterile
populations (adult, pediatric, and neonate). Completes all required
environmental cleaning procedures. Documents all required tasks and
other information per policy. -Performs all functions according to
established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation
requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service
experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader
behaviors each and every day. -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -High school
diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of a
Pharmacy Technician Certification Program. -Requires Pharmacy
Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification
(exception for Nevada) OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of
practice. -Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical
calculations using a hand-held calculator is required. Strong
customer service focus, exceptional communication skills, strong
attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior
problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task. Must have
knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management
information system software, Microsoft applications and automated
dispensing systems. Must demonstrate effective oral and written
communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff,
physicians, patients, and other contacts. -Employees working at
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at
Banner MD Anderson or BUMC-P Whole Health Counseling must possess a
State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint
Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the
duration of their employment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional
related education and/or experience preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City , Acute Pharmacy Technician, Professions , Sun City, Arizona
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