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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation, storage, and dispensing of medications. The role involves compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications, managing inventory, and providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma, be a licensed Pharmacy Technician in Arizona, and have at least one year of relevant experience in a pharmacy setting. Additional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona required.
• Current BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Assist in compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Compounding skills

Customer service

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Computer software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

This role, 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 regulations and procedures. It performs hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding, assists with development, maintenance, and assessment of department policy and procedures, and must maintain at least two position specific competencies in accordance with the Pharmacy Department competency requirements. The role receives direct supervision from Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisors and Managers.

Position Duties

• Medication preparation and dispensing
  • Prepare, dispense, and deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
  • Assist in accurately preparing and labeling medications in accordance with Board of Pharmacy regulations and department policy, deferring to Pharmacist when appropriate.
  • Verify accuracy under pharmacist supervision prior to dispensing.
• Compounding
  • Sterile and non‑sterile compounding of cytotoxic medications in a negative‑pressure space per USP 797, USP 800, and applicable regulations.
  • Sterile compounding of hazardous and non‑hazardous medications per USP 797/800 and applicable regulations, completing required records and documentation.
  • Non‑sterile compounding and repackaging of hazardous and non‑hazardous medications per USP 795, USP 800 and applicable regulations.
• Inventory and distribution
  • Restock automated dispensing cabinets, rotate stock, and remove expiring medications.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory levels and supply chain coordination.
• Medication use programs
  • Collect and document medication histories from patients, families, and external providers.
  • Follow standard operating procedures for medication reconciliation.
• Information system
  • Process pharmacy requisitions and medication requests using pharmacy information software.
  • Bills and credits medications to patient charge records for accurate revenue capture.
• Customer service
  • Answer phone calls and provide direct service at the pharmacy pick‑up window.
  • Triage calls, defer to Pharmacist when issues are outside normal scope, and resolve customer service issues independently where appropriate.
• Quality assurance and waste management
  • Complete temperature logs, unit inspections, inventory management logs, and other quality measures.
  • Follow department and hospital policies for waste control of pharmaceutical and non‑pharmaceutical waste.
• Miscellaneous duties as requested.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• One or more years of experience as a Phoenix Children’s Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician OR 4 or more years of hospital pharmacy experience at an outside institution (Required)

Special Skills

• Experience with various types of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Required)

Additional Requirements

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona (Required)
• National Certification PTCB, ExCPT or equivalent (Required)
• One or more PTCB certifications (e.g., Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, Hazardous Drug Management Certificate, Medication History Certificate) (Preferred)
• Current BLS Certification and/or Technician Product Verification Certificate (Preferred)

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Climbing – Occasionally
• Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Constantly
• Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling – Constantly
• Reaching – Constantly
• Sitting – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
• Talking – Constantly
• Tasting/smelling – Frequently
• Walking – Constantly
• Near Vision – Constantly
• Far Vision – Constantly
• Color Discrimination – Constantly
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently; Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment, Outdoor weather conditions, Extreme temperatures, Confined areas, High places, Airborne communicable diseases, Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid, Fumes or airborne particles, Hazardous materials exposure, Radiation exposure, Toxic or caustic chemicals.