Acute Pharmacy Technician Part Time

Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Pharmacy

*Up to a $2,500 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. 

 

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years, and our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the Valley. In addition to being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility also includes a heart and vascular center, state-of-the-art surgical suites and a new Emergency department.

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy is a department made up of seventy pharmacists and technicians. This department focuses on employee engagement and supports positive attitudes and behaviors leading to improved patient care outcomes, in a way that they reinforce one another. At BTMC we strive to ensure our employees feel pride and loyalty working for Banner, being a great advocate of the organization to our patients and going the extra mile to finish the work.

As an Acute Pharmacy Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the pharmacy and continuously grow as a technician. You will have the tools to help educate and train in multiple areas of the pharmacy which include but are not limited to non- sterile, sterile, and hazardous compounding, Pyxis and technology, inventory management, billing and more. Technology such as Pyxis ES and PharmacyKeeper, along with Cerner and computerized physician order entry allows for improved safety and efficiency in medication management.  Healthcare is constantly changing, and we therefore look for candidates who are excited and motivated by change. Our staff are encouraged to become engaged in the department by promoting positive change that help drive us forward.  At Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, we strive to ensure our employees feel pride and loyalty working for Banner, being a great advocate of the organization to our patients and going the extra mile to finish the work.

This is a part-time day shift position working three 8-hour shifts per week (24 hours per week) from 6:00am-2:30pm requiring 2 weekday shifts per week and every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays. The schedule operates on a two-week rotation:

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday.

• Week 2: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.  Schedules subject to change based on business needs. 

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

Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

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