Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:Pharmacy*Up to a
$5,000 sign-on bonus available! Pharmacy 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 are looking to leverage your abilities - apply today.Banner
Boswell Medical Center is a nationally recognized facility offering
specialized service lines focused on delivering exceptional care to
our customers and community. At BBWMC we have an engaging,
collaborative culture which cares about the employee and works
together as a team to produce an optimum patient experience. The
pharmacy department incorporates innovative technology, continuous
education, and consistent support to build strong, meaningful
careers for our team members.As a Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician,
you will be part of a highly specialized team that is detail
focused on medication management, compounding and delivery in an
acute, inpatient setting. Our Banner Boswell Pharmacy Department
offers an engaging, collaborative work environment with a strong
and supportive leadership team that helps to challenge, educate,
and grow our amazing team members to reach their career aspirations
and goals. We are dedicated in making healthcare easier so life can
be better for our customers. Must have chemotherapy compounding
experience. This is a full time, evening shift position working 5,
8-hour shifts from 2:00pm-10:30pm including rotating weekends
(every other weekend) and rotating holidays. Enjoy a flat rate
$1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift
differential when applicable. Schedule subject to change based on
business needs. If you want to be a part of a caring, supportive
team working in a fast-paced work environment this role is for you
- apply today!*Recruiter to provide details of sign-on bonus during
the interview process.Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided
exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of
metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care
hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as
one of Arizona's Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range
of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic,
oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society
of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve
replacement and the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification as a
Primary Stroke Center.POSITION 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. 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. Demonstrates proficiency in preparing compounded
intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and
chemotherapeutic agents within compliance with USP /. Ensures that
the sterile compounding environment and all equipment are cleaned
and maintained according to policy. 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. Ensures the
proper use of garbing and compounding techniques in accordance with
policies and has knowledge of basic principles within USP and USP,
laws, policies, and procedures that pertain to compounding.
Performs compounding and labeling of intravenous compounds and
hazardous agents to include chemotherapy using proper sterile and
aseptic technique as appropriate to the site of care. Understands
the different product lines in sterile compounding (patient
specific and non-patient specific batch) and the differences
between the various populations (Adult, Pediatric, Neonate).
Completes all required environmental cleaning procedures. Documents
all required tasks and other information per policy. Understands
the safe handling of hazardous drugs and demonstrated the correct
receipt, storage, labelling and transport process. -8. 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. -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -Requires Pharmacy
Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification
OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice. Incumbents
in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy
Wallet Card at time of hire. -Minimum of two years pharmacy
technician experience. 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 on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
campus 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. This is a
requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this
specific facility.BSS Registry Team members and Travelers are not
eligible to drive on behalf of Banner and are not required to
possess a valid driver's license or be eligible for coverage under
the company's auto insurance policy.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification
Program.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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