Pharmacy Technician I Outpatient

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,265,000 - 77,079,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Level I Pharmacy Technician under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. The technician assists the pharmacist in preparing, filling, and delivering medications and serves as a liaison for timely information and product delivery to customers.

Responsibilities include typing prescriptions, completing reports, operating Pyxis automated dispensing devices, entering data into computer systems, and providing all aspects of customer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program is required.
• Prefer one year of pharmacy experience in a retail or hospital environment (not mandatory).
• Must possess CPhT certification and be AZ State Board licensed (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing, filling, and delivering medications.
• Type prescriptions and complete required reports.
• Operate and maintain automated dispensing devices (e.g., Pyxis) and input computer data.
• Provide all aspects of customer service for Pharmacy Department services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician program completion

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmacy software

Job description

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the level one technician routinely assists the pharmacist in preparing, filling, and delivering medications. They serve as liaisons to assist in the appropriate and timely delivery of information and pharmaceutical products to the customer. May perform duties such as typing prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service required to provide Pharmacy Department services.

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.24 - $26.90

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program is required.

Experience:

• Prefer one (1) year of pharmacy experience in a retail or hospital environment.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess CPhT Certificationand be licensed by the AZ State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of mathematical calculations and medication terminology.
• Must know computer software, particularly pharmacy system software, such as Pyxis.
• Requires Training in compounding intravenous medication and sterile product preparation.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication and organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.