Acute Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health; Ohio; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hire-on incentive up to $2,500

Weekend differential $1/hour

Night shift differential 18%

Résumé du poste

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming is hiring an Acute Pharmacy Technician to perform packaging, distribution, non-sterile compounding and record-keeping under pharmacist supervision. This role supports customers, maintains a compliant cleanroom, and helps train staff while ensuring patient safety.

The position features varied shifts in a 24/7 operation, with weekend and holiday coverage. A hire-on incentive up to 2,500 dollars is available, plus a flat $1 per hour weekend shift

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician licensure or Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Active Pharmacy Technician certification is required.
• Strong customer service, communication, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.

Responsabilités

• Package, distribute, and compound non-sterile medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with inventory management and restock as needed.
• Operate automated dispensing technology and reconcile discrepancies.
• Educate and train junior technicians and volunteers when needed.
• Maintain cleanroom and document temperatures and equipment maintenance.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Formation

Pharmacy Technician licensure or Pharmacy Intern licensure in state of practice

Active Pharmacy Technician certification

Outils

Medication management systems

Microsoft Office

Automated dispensing systems

Description du poste

Primary City/State:

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Pharmacy

Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health! Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.

The Acute Pharmacy Technician performs medication packaging, distribution, compounding, and record-keeping under pharmacist supervision. Supports customers, maintains a compliant cleanroom, and assists with staff training while providing safe, age-appropriate car

From towering, snow-capped mountain ranges to elevated prairies, Wyoming is an outpost of rugged beauty, and home to some a variety of wildlife. This state has a friendly, welcoming culture with a Western flair that is evident from the luxury of Jackson Hole to its historic small towns. From national parks and American Indian powwows to five-star food, sumptuous spas and a lively craft beer scene, Wyoming offers an invigorating view into authentic Western life.

This part time position has a rotating shifts across a 24/7 operation, including 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday-Friday only), 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and occasional overnight shifts from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Employees typically work every other weekend (approximately 6 weekend days per 8-week schedule) and 2 to 3 holidays annually. Overnight shifts are infrequent and primarily required for vacation coverage. Hire On Incentive up to $2,500 available. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. Recruiter to provide these details during the interview process.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state’s largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

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.

4. May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist. When allowed by law and policy, and upon completion of proper training/competency assessment, may restock automated dispensing technology using barcode scanning verification devices. Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes.

5. Compounds non-sterile medication products. Understands and appropriately follows all product worksheets/recipes for documentation and check processes. Understands and adheres to all applicable USP compounding guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of and consistently performs calibrations of equipment and accurately measures components for compounding. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of medications compounded and repackaged per policy.

6. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation of refrigerator temperatures, and equipment maintenance activities as required.

7. Handles narcotic medications following all federal and legal requirements as set through policy and procedure. Understands all regulatory requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and distribution for controlled substances. Consistently adheres to all storage and inventory movement documentation requirements for controlled substances.

8. Becomes proficient in performing compounding and labeling of intravenous non-hazardous compounds using proper sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate to the site of care. Understands the different product lines in sterile populations (adult, pediatric, and neonate). Completes all required environmental cleaning procedures. Documents all required tasks and other information per policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required. Strong customer service focus, exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

BSS Registry Team members and Travelers are not eligible to drive on behalf of Banner and are not required to possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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