Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire on incentive up to $2,500

$1/hour weekend shift differential

18% night shift differential

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician for a full-time overnight position at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona. This role involves inventory management, customer service, and compliance with pharmaceutical standards. Candidates should have a Pharmacy Technician license and at least two years of experience. A competitive benefit package includes incentives and shift differentials. Ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills and expertise in medication management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience.
• Ability to perform moderate to difficult mathematical calculations.
• AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card required at hire in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Identify medications and items for reorder to maintain inventory.
• Manage users within the automated dispensing technology database.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.

Skills

Customer service focus

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Pharmacy Technician licensure

Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

Tools

Medication management information system software

Microsoft applications

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name: Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Pharmacy

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician to join the Banner Gateway Medical Center inpatient team. This is a full‑time overnight position with a 7‑on‑7‑off rotation, 9 PM – 7 AM. Training will be 4‑6 weeks on mornings (6 AM – 2:30 PM) with one week of evening rotation (1 PM – 10:30 PM) depending on skill level. The role will work under the supervision of a pharmacist and perform routine duties in packaging, distribution, non‑sterile compounding, and record‑keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist, investigating and resolving missing medication requests, and ensuring compliance with USP <797>/<800> standards.

Benefits: Hire on incentive up to $2,500. Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable.

Core Functions

1. Identify medications and other items for reorder to maintain continuous inventory, receive and restock medications from wholesalers, and manage unused or short‑dated items.
2. Manage users within the automated dispensing technology database, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
3. Exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills, responding to standard requests from internal and external customers.
4. Use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications in nursing and ancillary areas, following proper verification procedures.
5. Compound non‑sterile medication products, following USP compounding guidelines, calibrating equipment, and documenting all activities.
6. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies and performing quality control activities, including temperature documentation.
7. Apply correct sterile compounding techniques for intravenous compounds and hazardous agents, adhering to USP <797>/<800> and institutional policies.
8. Handle narcotic medications in compliance with federal and legal requirements and controlled‑substance procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician licensure and active certification or Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience.
• Ability to perform moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand‑held calculator.
• Strong customer service focus, exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of medication management information system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.
• AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card required at hire for incumbents in Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.