Acute Pharmacy Technician

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Pharmacy

*Up to a $5,000 hire-on incentive 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 South provides medications to patients in all areas of the hospital. We service a very acutely ill population and provide an elevated level of pharmacy services to our patients 24 hours a day. Our Pharmacy Technicians have the opportunity to work in an inpatient pharmacy supporting a busy facility, while assisting with filling medications, stocking shelves, taking inventory, and delivering medications to our nursing units. We are looking for candidates who are initiative-taking, seeking opportunities to gain experience and grow in our unique pharmacy setting.

  

As an Acute Pharmacy Technician at Banner University Medical Center South, you will work with an honest and approachable Leadership team. The management team provides flexibility and growth for you to be successful within the Pharmacy. You will have the opportunity to gain experience within inpatient pharmacy operations to include, compounding procedures, pharmacy dispensing technology (i.e., Pyxis), and IV preparation. In addition, you will be a part of a close niche team, and work in a fun atmosphere filled with enthusiastic people.

This is a full-time position working five 8-hour shifts per week including rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays. Majority of the shifts will be day shifts from 6:30am-3:00pm, must be flexible to occasionally work evening shifts from 2:30pm-11pm based on business needs. 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. Join us to be a part of this amazing team – apply today!

*Recruiter to provide details of hire-on incentive 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.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. 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.