Pharmacy Tech II

Sinai-Grace Hospital; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed.

HSAs, healthcare & dependent FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, stocking, and delivery in a fast-paced hospital setting in Glendale, AZ. You will work under pharmacist supervision, ensuring accurate labeling, proper storage, and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, an Arizona Pharmacy Technician license, and hospital pharmacy experience; IV experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Arizona Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Experience: hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV experience preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fill and label medications promptly.
• Stock medications in pharmacy inventory.
• Restock ADCs and maintain medication storage.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and respond to requests.
• Prepare IV sterile admixtures and assist with QA activities.

Skills

Fast-paced

Computer skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arizona Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Arrowhead Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job - We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Duties

• fill and label medications
• stock medications into pharmacy inventory
• restock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)
• maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications
• deliver medications to patient care areas
• attend to medication requests and phone calls
• prepare IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products
• assist in Pharmacy quality assurance activities
• comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures
• assist pharmacists in performing various duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• The individual’s responsibilities include the following activities: a) accurately fill medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner, b) assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing, c) respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins, d) refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and timely, e) accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner, f) prepackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations, g) prepare IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP797 and USP800), h) restock medications in IV room and conform to IV cleaning schedule, i) complete monthly medication inspections as assigned, j) maintain quality assurance logs with proper documentation and notify Supervisor of any deviations from standards, k) adhere to pharmacy technician operational workflow and delivery schedule, l) follow proper process for handling of controlled substances and report any variances to Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge, m) ensure patient accounts are properly charged, n) acts under the supervision of facility DEA registrant or other Licensed Independent Practitioners while performing medication management related activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the Hospital o) other duties as assigned.
• Organization/Work Role: Prioritizes workload. Completes work in a timely manner. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean. Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations. Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
• Professional: Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication. Mentors new and less experienced staff and students. Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.
• Quality Improvement: Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations. Participates in the successful implementation of change. Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication. Participates in department QI as requested.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Special Skills:
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work in all areas of the pharmacy services as assigned.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Experience: Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed in the State of Arizona as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician certification
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience: Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. IV experience preferred. Good organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and basic computer skills preferred.

Organization Description

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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