Acute Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:Pharmacy$1000 Sign on
BonusA position in a Banner Health pharmacy is one you can look
forward to. Join an engaging environment of full service, high
technology and experience a wide variety of responsibilities.
You'll also see how important a pharmacy job is to our ability to
make life easier for our patients. Come enjoy great challenges and
build both your knowledge of the field and your analytical
skills.Banner Del Webb Medical Center is a exciting -, exciting
environment where the pace is ambitious and your impact is
immediate. - BDWMC is known for a positive working environment and
supportive team who helps to educate and train staff in multiple
areas. - In addition you will also have the opportunity to
participate in committees outside of the various departments and
Network with other facilities and departments. -We have a robust
ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency Program. -Pharmacy leadership at
BDWMC has an open door policy. - You will have the opportunity to
work with a approachable and supportive of staff. - -You will be
given the tools to help educate and train in multiple areas of the
pharmacy which include but are not limited to non- sterile,
sterile, and - hazardous compounding, Pyxis and technology,
inventory management, billing and more. The ideal candidate has to
have strong IV and compounding skills. - This is an Evening shift
2pm-1030pm working every other weekend, and rotating holidays. -
-Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate
$1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift
differential when applicable. *Excludes internal applicantBanner
Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health
care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best
Hospitals. With 390 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide
range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as
well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care,
inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology,
orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and
gynecology, extended care, outpatient diagnostic services, acute
and outpatient rehabilitation and adult behavioral
services.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. 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 West , Acute Pharmacy Technician, Healthcare , Sun City West, Arizona
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