Senior Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Pharmacy

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’re looking to leverage your abilities – apply today.

Apply as a Senior Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician, to join a centralized team that directly works with our clinics and providers to improve access to patient’s medications and decrease the workload of the clinic staff. We are an inter-professional team that works with doctors, MA’s, and pharmacies. You will collaborate with the clinics and providers to process prescription refill requests. The training expectation for this role is 2 weeks, Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM. After training is completed you will be on-call, as needed, Per Diem, to cover for PTO requests sick call outs, etc. (Not Full Time.) Must be licensed in Arizona OR Colorado.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs a variety of support functions, under the supervision of clinical pharmacists, to contribute to the overall improvement of healthcare quality as well as efficient use of resources. This role specializes in collaborating with pharmacists, providers and supporting staff at clinics and community pharmacies to process prescription renewal requests. Primary responsibilities include processing prescription renewal requests received via electronic messages, faxes or phone calls.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains full knowledge of clinical techniques, software applications, or skilled trade. Demonstrates understanding of department knowledge and resources. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.

2. Uses prior experience, diversified procedures and general instructions and procedures to solve a variety of problems. Chooses best alternative from group of known possibilities.

3. Responds to standard requests from internal and/or external customers. Interacts primarily with department personnel, cross-department personnel, internal and/or external customers, patients and physicians.

4. Uses discretion to prioritize assigned tasks and duties based on changes in workflow or other immediate situations. Uses independent decision making based on technical knowledge and department standards.

5. Position may require performing clerical or administrative duties that do not require a pharmacist technician license, on a full time or part time basis as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice.

Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.

Must have two or more years of ambulatory pharmacy experience (retail/community or managed care) or demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory pharmacy. Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Moderate experience, typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12–18 months in an educational program.

Must have knowledge of computer software, particul