Retail Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules

Weekly pay

403(b)

Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support multiple Banner Family Pharmacy locations across Mesa, AZ under pharmacist supervision. The role involves dispensing, patient interaction, and accurate medication delivery as part of a high-quality care team.

Registry/Per Diem positions offer flexible hours with no guaranteed schedule and are ideal for those building experience in a major health system. Prior licensing and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy licensure and active certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in state of practice.
• Associates/Bachelor’s degree related to field preferred.
• Proven customer service focus and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare and dispense medications and deliver to patients.
• Answer phones, accept prescriptions, and communicate with patients.
• Assist with inventory, maintain a clean work area, and perform admin duties as assigned.
• Follow policies and regulatory requirements and complete other tasks as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category: Pharmacy A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b)
• Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

This position floats between Banner Family Pharmacy at Gateway Medical Center, Banner Family Pharmacy at Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Family Pharmacy at Banner Desert Medical Center, and Banner Family Pharmacy at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, providing coverage for planned and unplanned staffing needs, including PTO, sick leave, and holiday coverage.

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple pharmacy locations while supporting seamless operations and ensuring exceptional patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will prepare, dispense, and compound medication under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Provide prescription support services for patients to ensure safe, appropriate, effective and efficient delivery of medication therapy. Provide excellent customer service skills, high attention to detail, strong problem solving, documentation and computer skills. Work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to support pharmaceutical care activities, complete pharmacy billing activities, record keeping, reporting, inventory management, and arrange appropriate medication delivery.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, review and interpret prescriptions.
2. Prepare and dispense appropriate amount of medication under supervision of a pharmacist. Deliver medications accurately to the patient.
3. Answer phones, accept prescriptions, and may communicate with patients in waiting area.
4. Assist with inventory, maintain a clean work environment, and assist with any other administrative duties as assigned by supervising pharmacists or senior technicians.
5. Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and perform other work assignment.

May require periodic to frequent use of personal computer.

Off-site travel may be required.

This is not a safety sensitive position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
• Minimal experience, typically gained through 0-2 years relevant work experience.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete 160 hours of on the job training required.
• Strong customer service focus, superior problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required.
• BSS Registry Team members and Travelers are not eligible to drive on behalf of Banner and are not required to possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Proficiency and experience with third party claims adjudication and claims rejection reconciliation preferred.
• Proficiency and experience with non-sterile, sterile and hazardous drug compounding preferred.
• Work experience which demonstrates analytical ability, judgment and interpersonal skills in pharmacy or healthcare preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) or comparable program.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.