Pharmacy Technician 2 - Inpatient Pharmacy Verde Valley Medical Center - Sign on Bonus available!

Northern Arizona Healthcare; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team at a leading medical center. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patient care by performing essential pharmacy functions, including accurate medication distribution and compounding. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values safety and compliance, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory standards. With a competitive sign-on bonus and opportunities for relocation, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their pharmacy career while contributing to a vital healthcare mission.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed with AZ State Board of Pharmacy and certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under a licensed pharmacist.
• Prepare medications and ensure efficient medication distribution.

Skills

Medication Distribution

Compounding Skills

Patient Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

Overview

Northern Arizona Healthcare is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician to join our amazing Pharmacy team at our Verde Valley Medical Center location! $2500 Sign on Bonus available! (Relocation may be available)

Licensed with AZ State Board of Pharmacy - Required

Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Required

Performs technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities

1. Patient Care

• Performs basic calculations for compounding and order processing with accuracy.
• Communicates with patient care units to ensure efficient medication distribution.
• Aseptically prepares total parenteral nutrition solutions, injectable chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications for injectable therapy if/when trained.
• Performs bulk compounding and repackaging activities in accordance with generally accepted pharmacy guidelines (USP795, USP 800, GS1 Supply Chain Standards, Local, State and Federal rules and regulations).
• Delivers medications to patient care units and processes returns.
• Processes floor stock including automated distribution and stock carts.
• Fills unit dose carts or ADM for patient medication distribution.
• Provides general assistance and support to pharmacist staff including filling orders, answering phones and preparing labels.
• Restocks pre-hospital care boxes and other kits.

Administrative

• Answering and triaging phone calls appropriately. Reviews voicemail messages. Maintaining/checking emails to stay up to date with any changes or issues occurring.
• Assures ADT (Admission, Discharge and Transfer) notification handling.
• Processes patient charges and credits.
• Distributes and processes controlled substances appropriately.
• Processes, receives, and correctly distributes wholesale orders to inventory.
• Assists new technicians with their orientation and training.
• Maintains knowledge of downtime procedures.

Compliance/Safety

• Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
• Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
• Completes assigned station checks thoroughly each month and as needed.
• Demonstrates initiative to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills required for unit.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of pharmacy law pertaining to the control, monitoring, and distribution of medications including controlled substances.

Qualifications

1. Education

• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Certification & Licensures

• Licensed with AZ State Board of Pharmacy - Required
• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Required

Experience

• 6 months to 1 year - Preferred