Pharmacy Tech I

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient pharmacy team in Gilbert, AZ. Under pharmacist supervision, you will assist with medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery to patient areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

You will work with pharmacy software, support inventory management, and provide customer service to hospital staff and patients. Arizona licensure or ability to obtain it and PTCB certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• Ability to compound IV medications is preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in Arizona or able to obtain license before start date is required.
• Nationally Certified PTCB is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and labeling medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform non-sterile compounding and repackaging per laws and standards.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient areas on schedule.
• Utilize pharmacy information software to process requisitions and billing.
• Provide first-line customer service to staff and visitors.
• Maintain inventory levels and rotate stock; remove expired items.
• Complete quality assurance records and comply with waste controls.
• Participate in department process improvement and training.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Pharmacy Software

Medication Labeling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6:30am-10:30pm

Category: Pharmacy

Posting #: 1067422

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, assists in the procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and delivery of medications and information and other pharmaceutical products to Phoenix Children's patients in a timely and accurate fashion and in accordance with established Federal, State, and local laws & regulations and policies and procedures. This position receives direct supervision from Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisors and Managers.

Position Duties

• Preparation and Dispensing Medications
  a. Assists in accurately preparing and labeling medications in accordance with Board of Pharmacy regulations and department policy.
  b. Receives and responds to directions from pharmacists.
  c. Prepares medications and verifies accuracy under the supervision of a pharmacist prior to dispensing in accordance with scope of practice and department policies and procedures.
• Non-Sterile Compounding and Repackaging
  a. Performs non-sterile compounding and repackaging of both hazardous and non-hazardous medications per Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
  b. Adheres to department policies & procedures, USP 795 standards, USP 800 standards, and control substance regulations.
  c. Accurately completes corresponding recordkeeping and quality assurance documentation and ensures proper interim steps and final verification is performed by a Pharmacist.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient areas.
  a. Delivers medications and supplies to patient areas per hospital and department timelines, guidelines, and hospital and pharmacy policies & procedures.
  b. Restocks automated dispensing cabinets, rotates stock, and removes expiring medications of both patient specific doses and unit-dosed items available in the patient care areas and medication rooms prior to expiration.
• Utilizes pharmacy information software.
  a. Utilizes the pharmacy information software to appropriately process pharmacy requisition and medication requests for nursing units, clinics, and other hospital departments to ensure timely availability of medications and supplies.
  b. Bills medications and credits, when appropriate, to patient charge record to ensure accurate and timely revenue capture.
• Customer Service
  a. Actively serves as the first line for customer service support for the Pharmacy by answering telephones professionally.
  b. Provides direct service to hospital staff and external customers who come to the Pharmacy. Actively triages calls in a timely manner and defers calls to Pharmacist when issue is outside normal scope.
  c. Exhibits Phoenix Children's Values of excellence in clinical care, service, and communications at all times.
  d. Proactively and independently solves customer service issues where appropriate.
• Inventory Management
  a. Assists in maintaining inventory levels of medications and supplies.
  b. Assists the pharmacy supply chain team with receipt of medications and supplies from designated vendors and Materials Management and stocks inventory accordingly.
  c. Rotates pharmacy inventory to ensure oldest stock is utilized first and all expired supplies and medications are removed prior to stated expiration date.
• Quality Assurance
  a. Accurately completes and documents various quality assurance measures and checklists including, but not limited to; refrigerator temperature logs, nursing unit inspections, inventory management logs, and any other record keeping tool required during staffing shift.
  b. Follows all department and hospital environment of care and waste control for pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical waste in accordance with established standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Department Requirements
  a. Participates in a variety of department process improvement initiatives, in-service programs, and meetings and conferences to maintain ongoing awareness of current practices, methods, and techniques.
  b. Utilizes departmental training to serve as a trainer for new staff. Completes hospital & department education.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Hospital experience.
Preferred Yes No 2. Ability to compound intravenous medications (IV).
Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona or able to obtain license as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona prior to start date.
Required Yes No 2. Nationally Certified PTCB.
Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
28. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
29. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree