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Pharmacy Technician III - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, AZ Gilbert, Arizona |
About this job
Pharmacy Technician III
Days Fulltime Hours: four 10 hour shifts 7:00am - 5:30pm (rotating weekend/holidays)
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85234
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) provides world-class care to oncology patients. The infusion pharmacy at BMDACC is responsible for providing all pharmaceutical services for outpatient clinic patients. This is a pharmacy technician III position at BMDACC. The cancer center is an ambulatory clinic that is considered an outpatient department of Banner Gateway Medical Center. Technicians at BMDACC provide chemotherapy and all supportive medications to cancer patients, under the supervision of pharmacists. There are several roles within the pharmacy, including sterile compounding, coordinating with nurses, and collaborating with pharmacists on pharmaceutical care.
What the position entails:
* Provides pharmaceutical care to patients
* Accountable for on-going evaluation and documentation of all components of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients
* Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice
* Maintains the pharmacy environment according to regulations and guidelines
* Performs sterile compounding with chemotherapy and other cancer-related medications
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Current pharmacy technician license from Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is required
* Certified Pharmacy Technician with at least 2 years of experience in compounding of sterile intravenous products highly preferred
* Experience in preparing chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs strongly preferred
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment and demonstrate excellent attention to detail
* Experience using Pyxis Medstation helpful
* Strong customer service skills
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About Banner Gateway Medical Center
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's newest state-of-the-art hospital, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve. In fact, our 60-acre campus was built with room to triple in size. With state-of-the-art technology such as comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible.
About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and 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. This individual performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapy agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May work with the pharmacist in processing physician orders for medications by entering information in to the medication management system in an unverified status. May perform supervisory functions as related to workflow and/or function as the responsible individual in specialty function or area (such as automated dispensing technology, controlled substances, or satellite pharmacy). Educates, trains, and oversees the activities of the Technician, Technician II, Technician Externs, and Volunteers. Encourages and is instrumental in the training and orientation of new employees. 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.
* Compounds specialty drug products. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.
* Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous medication orders including total parenteral nutrition products and chemotherapy products using proper sterile and aseptic technique.
* Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and equipment maintenance activities as required.
* Coordinates and assists in supervising the work flow of the Pharmacy Technician I, Pharmacy Technician II, Technician Externs and Volunteers. Assists the Technician Supervisor with training and completing performance appraisals. Ensures technician staff adherence to departmental policies and procedures. Assists in scheduling to assure staffing is at appropriate levels and is responsible for filling in during absences. Responsible for the operation of a specialty area.
* 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. Adds users to the automatic dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires pharmacy technician licensure in the state of practice (where applicable). Pharmacy technician certification required.
Must demonstrate 1 to 2 years experience performing in a pharmacy technician role. 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.
Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacy technician experience and supervisory experience preferred. Additional training in specialty areas (such as automatic dispensing technology, controlled substances and satellite pharmacy) preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Days Fulltime Hours: four 10 hour shifts 7:00am - 5:30pm (rotating weekend/holidays)
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85234
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) provides world-class care to oncology patients. The infusion pharmacy at BMDACC is responsible for providing all pharmaceutical services for outpatient clinic patients. This is a pharmacy technician III position at BMDACC. The cancer center is an ambulatory clinic that is considered an outpatient department of Banner Gateway Medical Center. Technicians at BMDACC provide chemotherapy and all supportive medications to cancer patients, under the supervision of pharmacists. There are several roles within the pharmacy, including sterile compounding, coordinating with nurses, and collaborating with pharmacists on pharmaceutical care.
What the position entails:
* Provides pharmaceutical care to patients
* Accountable for on-going evaluation and documentation of all components of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients
* Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice
* Maintains the pharmacy environment according to regulations and guidelines
* Performs sterile compounding with chemotherapy and other cancer-related medications
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Current pharmacy technician license from Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is required
* Certified Pharmacy Technician with at least 2 years of experience in compounding of sterile intravenous products highly preferred
* Experience in preparing chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs strongly preferred
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment and demonstrate excellent attention to detail
* Experience using Pyxis Medstation helpful
* Strong customer service skills
* --
About Banner Gateway Medical Center
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's newest state-of-the-art hospital, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve. In fact, our 60-acre campus was built with room to triple in size. With state-of-the-art technology such as comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible.
About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and 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. This individual performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapy agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May work with the pharmacist in processing physician orders for medications by entering information in to the medication management system in an unverified status. May perform supervisory functions as related to workflow and/or function as the responsible individual in specialty function or area (such as automated dispensing technology, controlled substances, or satellite pharmacy). Educates, trains, and oversees the activities of the Technician, Technician II, Technician Externs, and Volunteers. Encourages and is instrumental in the training and orientation of new employees. 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.
* Compounds specialty drug products. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.
* Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous medication orders including total parenteral nutrition products and chemotherapy products using proper sterile and aseptic technique.
* Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and equipment maintenance activities as required.
* Coordinates and assists in supervising the work flow of the Pharmacy Technician I, Pharmacy Technician II, Technician Externs and Volunteers. Assists the Technician Supervisor with training and completing performance appraisals. Ensures technician staff adherence to departmental policies and procedures. Assists in scheduling to assure staffing is at appropriate levels and is responsible for filling in during absences. Responsible for the operation of a specialty area.
* 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. Adds users to the automatic dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires pharmacy technician licensure in the state of practice (where applicable). Pharmacy technician certification required.
Must demonstrate 1 to 2 years experience performing in a pharmacy technician role. 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.
Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacy technician experience and supervisory experience preferred. Additional training in specialty areas (such as automatic dispensing technology, controlled substances and satellite pharmacy) preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.