Acute Pharmacy Technician

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job 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.

The inpatient pharmacy at Banner University Medical Center Tucson provides medications to patients in all areas of the hospital. In this role, you will join a team that dispenses approximately three million doses of medication annually and service a very acutely ill population and provide an elevated level of pharmacy services to our patients 24 hours a day. You will have the opportunity to work in an inpatient pharmacy supporting a busy Level 1 Trauma Center, assisting with filling medications, stocking shelves, taking inventory, and delivering medications to our nursing units. If you are a candidate that is initiative-taking, seeking opportunities to gain experience and grow in our unique pharmacy setting, apply today.

As an Acute Pharmacy Technician joining the team, you will become part of an elite professional group of technicians. You will have an elevated level of expertise and work alongside a very motivated team to provide first-class service to our patients. You will have the opportunity to work in unison with outstanding pharmacists and very dedicated nursing staff. You will learn robotics and electronic dosage preparation via our Carousel – an automated dispensing system. Banner University Medical Center Tucson has 122 (automated dispensing) Pyxis units distributed throughout the medical center and you will become familiar with Pyxis medication dispensing units. Daily activities may include walking approximately 3+ miles over an 8-hour shift and handling heavy boxes and/or totes.  You will have the opportunity to gain experience in inpatient pharmacy operations to include, including compounding procedures, IV preparation, and total parenteral nutrition compounding. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with the nursing staff on about thirty-five nursing units as we provide first-class service to our patients.

This is a varied shift position working five 8-hour shifts per week that include day and evening shifts. The day shift is from 6:00am-2:30pm and the evening shift is from 1:30pm-10:00pm and 2:00pm-10:30pm. The position includes weekends and rotating holidays (1 major and 1 minor holiday per year). Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs. If you want to be a part of a caring, supportive team this role is for you - apply today! Virtually tour one of the state-of-the-art units at Banner-University Medical Center Tucson.

*Recruiter to provide details of sign-on bonus during the interview process.

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This 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.
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