Job Description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Acute Pharmacy

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Pharmacy

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Location: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

Days: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday

Hours: 7 am \xe2\x80\x93 3:30pm

License: Pharmacy Technician Trainee Licensure or Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration required. Apply for licensure at AZ fingerprint clearance card is required by the state when applying for a pharmacy technician license.

Schedule:

The program will be 18 weeks.

Monday-Wednesday from 7:00am-3:30pm will be at the Banner Health Corp Chandler location. The address is 7300 W Detroit St., Chandler, AZ 85226.

Thursday-Friday will at an onsite location. Hours may be day shift or evening shift depending on the location. Scheduled shifts on Thursday and Friday will count toward the acute care rotation hours.

Candidates will complete a two-week rotation within a retail pharmacy setting. Hours for this rotation may vary between day and evening shift.

Rotation hours may vary depending on the shifts and site needs.

Upon completion of the training program, schedules will transition to a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Hours may vary depending on the facility location.

PTCB Exam: Cost of first exam will be paid for upon a passing score. Candidates must apply for the PTCB exam upon successful completion of the final exam on the last day of class. Must select a date to sit for the exam within 90 days of completion of the program.

Attendance: Personal time off requests during the learning program shall be minimized during the learning program and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Banner Health offers many career opportunities for Pharmacy Technician Trainees. As a pharmacy technician at Banner Health, you will have the opportunity to become proficient in an acute Pharmacy setting. In addition, you will be able to work in a great environment with passionate team members who enjoy working in the pharmacy.

Banner Pharmacy Services division provides excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices. Banner Pharmacy Services will be recognized nationally as a clinical leader and trusted partner in proactively providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration, care coordination, medication management and service to make a difference in people\'s lives. Banner is expanding its focus from being a hospital company to a clinical quality company focused on population health management. Clinical Pharmacy Services are also included in this robust new service line and are responsible for the management of the Banner formulary, development of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and management of adverse drug event preventions. Clinical Pharmacy Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease prevention.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and other pharmacy personnel. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to check, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. May investigate missing medication requests.

2. Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications. Maintain databases and troubleshoot automated technology malfunctions.

3. Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist.

4. Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. Receives, checks-in, and restocks medications ordered through the wholesaler and other vendors verifying all quantities against invoices. Assesses practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or unusable items.

5. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of medications repackaged.

6. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation of refrigerator temperatures, and equipment maintenance activities as required.

7. May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after they are checked by a pharmacist. Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires Pharmacy Technician trainee licensure in the state of practice per state requirements .

Ability to attend and successfully complete 500 hours of on the job training. Complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required. Strong customer service focus, exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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