Pharmacy Tech II

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Career development

HSA / FSA

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital in Glendale, AZ, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing, labeling, stocking, and delivering medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will support IV admixtures and participate in quality assurance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock, responding to medication requests, stocking ADCs, and helping with patient charge reconciliation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years hospital pharmacy experience.
• Arizona Pharmacy Technician license and certification required.
• Willing to work in all areas of pharmacy services.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill, label and package medications; stock inventory.
• Restock ADCs and maintain adequate storage.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
• Prepare IV sterile admixtures and IV products.
• Assist in quality assurance activities and regulatory compliance.
• Support pharmacists and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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

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

Job Summary

The individual in this position will assist in preparing, packaging, delivering, and charging of medications, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Position duties include the following activities:

• 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.
• 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!

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