Pharmacy Tech II

Abrazo Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Arizona is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and delivering medication orders under pharmacist supervision. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and three years of hospital pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a retirement savings plan, and fosters a collaborative workplace dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Arizona as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Three years of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent.
• Experience in sterile compounding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill medication orders and ensure verification by a pharmacist.
• Maintain quality assurance logs and notify supervisors of deviations.
• Train and educate new pharmacy technician staff.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Certified pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Scottsdale 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.

Benefits

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. 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 including 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 medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Duties include filling and labeling medications, stocking pharmacy inventory, restocking automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), maintaining adequate medication stock levels and proper storage, delivering medications to patient care areas, attending medication requests and phone calls, preparing IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products, advanced compounding of chemotherapy and TPNs, participating in pharmacy quality assurance activities, training and educating pharmacy technicians, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies, assisting pharmacists and supervisors with various duties, and serving as a resource for pharmacy drug distribution functions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Assure all medication orders are verified by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock‑out bulletins.
• Process and document emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and timely.
• Accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner.
• Prepackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
• Prepare non‑sterile compounded products accurately and consistently with hospital policies and procedures (USP 795).
• Prepare sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately in accordance with sterile compounding policies and procedures (USP 797 and USP 800).
• Restock medications in the IV room and conform to the IV cleaning schedule.
• Complete monthly medication inspections as assigned.
• Maintain quality assurance logs with proper documentation and notify the supervisor of any deviations from standards.
• Ensure efficient operational workflow in assigned area(s) and conform with the delivery schedule.
• Display a leadership role with areas of responsibility completed and/or delegated appropriately.
• Follow proper process for handling controlled substances and report any variances to the supervisor or pharmacist‑in‑charge.
• Ensure patient accounts are properly charged.
• Assist in training and educating new pharmacy technician staff.
• Aid in the development and implementation of performance improvement plans.
• Troubleshoot automated technology (dispensing and packaging).
• Act as an agent, under supervision, of the facility medical director while performing medication management related activities at a remote site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Special Skills:
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with occasional periods of above‑average pressure.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills and willingness to work in all areas of the pharmacy services as assigned.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of hospital pharmacy experience, or performance‑equivalent experience.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Licensed in the State of Arizona as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: Completion of a certified pharmacy technician training program.
  • Experience: Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred, including training and experience in sterile (IV) compounding, including chemotherapy preparations. Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and basic computer skills preferred.

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