Acute Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Gilbert, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: VariedJob Category:Pharmacy*UP TO A $5,000
SIGN ON BONUS IS AVAILABLE!*Innovation and highly trained staff.
Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best
care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that
values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives.
Apply today!Banner Gateway Medical Center pharmacy provides both
clinical and distributive pharmacy services across all service
lines of the hospital. - BGMC Pharmacy department utilizes a
variety of advanced pharmacy systems. This campus is known for
having a positive campus culture, while being very patient-focused.
BGMC offers many career opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians.
Technicians have the opportunity to become proficient in managing
Pyxis dispensing cabinets, Pyxis Pharmacogistics, and sterile
product compounding (including chemotherapy). You will have the
opportunity to make a difference in the life of others, in addition
to growing as a Pharmacy technician.We are looking for an Acute
Pharmacy Technician to join our Banner Gateway Medical Center
inpatient team. This is a full-time evening shift position, working
40 hours per week, from 1:30PM - 10PM, with every other weekend and
rotating holidays required.Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift
differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.
Recruiter to provide details of the sign-on bonus during the
interview process. Your pay and benefits are important components
of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the
option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and
security benefits.Experience innovative technology and exceptional
opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's
state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With
comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry,
digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring,
Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need
to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our
commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve
Magnet--- recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical
Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed
emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an
average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include
oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other
services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic
and growing community we serve.Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner
Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology
patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought
leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including
designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and
comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include
five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced
diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion
bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical
oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the
electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient,
where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via
two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient
care.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.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. -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.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 QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or
experience preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur
organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy
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