Acute Pharmacy Technician Evenings

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Acute Pharmacy Technician for evening shifts. The role involves compounding medications, managing inventory, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must have Pharmacy Technician licensure and strong problem-solving skills. Join a top-ranked hospital known for its advanced technology and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and certification.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Compounding, managing Pyxis refills, filling medications.
• Providing excellent customer service and interacting with patients and staff.
• Maintaining inventory and performing quality control.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Job description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Pharmacy

*UP TO A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

Great options and opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your Pharmacy career or have years of experience, Banner Health training and development opportunities can help you grow. Apply today.

Banner Desert Medical Center offers state-of-the-art technology in all departments, from our da Vinci surgical robots to our 3D cancer technology.

As an Acute Pharmacy Technician Evenings, your responsibilities will include compounding, managing Pyxis refills, filling medications, working in the IV room, and running stat medications to patient rooms, as needed. You will be working in both the adult and pediatric IV rooms. Your schedule will be 2PM - 10:30PM with alternating weekends and holidays. You will receive an 18% night shift differential and $1 extra on the weekends when applicable.

Recruiter to provide sign-on eligibility during the interview process.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including specialized units for children and NICU. Our areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. We feature 33 operating rooms with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci Surgical System. Banner Desert Medical Center was named one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country by Becker’s Hospital Review.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Our over 200-bed facility utilizes advanced technology like iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery, with specialized units including a 76-bed NICU, 24-bed PICU, pediatric ORs, and a dedicated ED.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works under the supervision of the pharmacist, performing duties in packaging, distribution, non-sterile compounding, and record-keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Serves as a liaison between the customer and pharmacist. Becomes proficient in preparing compounded IV medications, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapeutic agents within USP compliance. Uses pharmacy computer systems to investigate and respond to medication requests. Demonstrates assessment and problem-solving skills. May educate and train peers and trainees. Must provide age-appropriate care.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Identifies medications and supplies for reorder to maintain inventory. Checks-in and restocks medications, verifying quantities against invoices. Manages shorted or unusable items.
2. Manages users within automated dispensing systems, investigates discrepancies, and troubleshoots malfunctions.
3. Provides excellent customer service, responding to requests from patients, visitors, and staff. Interacts with department personnel, physicians, and patients.
4. Restocks medications using automated systems or requisitions, following proper procedures and law.
5. Compounds non-sterile medications, following recipes and USP guidelines. Performs equipment calibrations and accurately measures components. Documents all compounding activities.
6. Maintains a safe environment, performs quality control, documents refrigerator temperatures, and equipment maintenance.
7. Handles narcotics per federal and legal requirements, adhering to storage and inventory documentation protocols.
8. Proficiently performs sterile compounding, including environmental cleaning and documentation, for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and certification or intern licensure in the state of practice. Arizona incumbents must provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card. Ability to perform mathematical calculations, strong customer service, communication, attention to detail, prioritization, problem-solving, and computer skills are essential. Must possess valid fingerprint clearance cards as required by the specific Banner facility. Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or MD Anderson must meet additional specific licensing requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education or experience is preferred.

EEO Statement

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. EEO Policy