Pharmacy Technician- Retail-AZ

Banner Staffing Services, the temporary work division of Banner Health, currently seeking Pharmacy Technician staff to work a variety of shifts at Banner Valley Wide.

We are currently looking for an experienced Pharmacy Techs who, after a period of training will be working at a Banner facility located Valley Wide.

We are very interested in candidates with previous retail expereince.

We have a variety of shift and assignment options through Banner Staffing Services. You can work on a Per Diem or "As Needed" bases, around your school, or other job schedule or work as much as you want when hours are available.

As a Banner Staffing employee you are also a Banner Health employee. You will be eligible to apply as a transfer to any regular Full Time or Part Time opportunities within Banner Health at any time as an internal applicant. This is a great way to market your skills within Banner Health.

During your assignment you are eligible for Banner Health benefits which include:

* 403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan

* Enjoy Wellness programs

* Discount programs

* Employee Assistant Programs

* Competitive wages

* Paid orientation

* Flexible Schedules

* Fewer Shifts Cancelled

* Employee Assistance Program

* ECHO (Employee wellness program)

* Employee Perks

* Discount Entertainment tickets

* Restaurant discounts

* Shopping discounts

* Auto Purchase Plan

If you do eventually transfer into a regular benefit eligible position you will then be eligible for Banner's outstanding additional benefits.

Apply now in our staffing pool and begin your journey with Banner Health!

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About Banner Staffing Service AZ

With over 20 hospitals in seven western states and now supporting Banner - University Medical Center in Tucson, Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country's leading health systems. In addition, we provide the best training in the business, so you can hit the ground running as you enjoy unequaled clinical variety, professional flexibility and lifestyle choices. We provide registry and travel assignments throughout the western United States. The registry allows you to create your own schedule by offering opportunities in a variety of hospital and home care settings. Banner Travel offers short-term assignments of three twelve-hour shifts per week. Our pay rates are highly competitive, and we offer training in the country's most advanced simulation center. You will also enjoy the stability only an organization as large and successful as Banner Health can offer.

About Banner Health

Banner Health is a comprehensive, award-winning, nonprofit health system with facilities in seven western states. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices, and much more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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Job 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.

Essential Functions

* 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.

* Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications. May also prepare the daily bank deposit and financial reports, maintain databases and troubleshoot automated technology malfunctions.

* Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist. May also take requests for prescription refills and obtain necessary authorizations.

* 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 wholesaler and other vendors. Assesses practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or unusable items.

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

* Performs quality control activities in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, and equipment maintenance activities as required.

* 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 (where applicable).

Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of medication management information system software and automated dispensing systems.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.