Oncology Infusion Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

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.

As an Oncology Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for cleanroom procedures, IV preparation for hazardous and non-hazardous drugs, and inventory management. This role includes daily interactions with pharmacist staff, as well as nursing. You will become a member of a multidisciplinary team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at BUMC-Phoenix. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative work environment specializing in chemotherapy compounding. On the forefront of prevention, treatment and research, our oncology services work tirelessly for our patients dealing with all types of cancer. From detection and diagnosis to treatment and bedside care, we work to make our patients’ lives better as we aim to prevent and cure cancer.

As an Oncology Infusion Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician, you will be supported by chemotherapy trained Pharmacy Technicians, Staff Oncology Pharmacists, Clinical Oncology Pharmacists, and an Associate Director of Pharmacy. Must have sterile compounding experience, IV chemotherapy compounding experience strongly preferred. This is a full-time, day shift position working five 8-hour shifts per week from 6:00am-2:30pm or 6:30am-3:00pm Monday-Friday with possible weekend and holiday rotations. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs. If you are passionate about providing the best care possible to our patients, please apply today! 

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

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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. 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. Demonstrates proficiency in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents within compliance with USP <797>/<800>. Ensures that the sterile compounding environment and all equipment are cleaned and maintained according to policy. 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.
 

4. May use automated d