Acute Pharmacy Technician

The Acute Pharmacy Technician performs medication packaging, distribution, compounding, and record-keeping under pharmacist supervision. Supports customers, maintains a compliant cleanroom, and assists with staff training while providing safe, age-appropriate care. Shift schedules will vary and may include 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM, or 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Flexibility to work a variety of day and evening shifts is required. Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities

Performs medication packaging, distribution, compounding, and record-keeping under pharmacist supervision; Supports customers and serves as liaison between the customer and the pharmacist; Maintains a compliant cleanroom; Identifies medications and supplies for reorder and restocks orders verifying quantities against invoices; Manages users within the automated dispensing technology database and investigates discrepancies; Restocks medications to nursing and ancillary areas after pharmacist checking; Compounds non-sterile medication products and repackages bulk medications into unit-of-use packaging; Maintains safe and clean working environment and performs quality control activities; Handles narcotic and controlled substances per federal and legal requirements; Becomes proficient in compounding and labeling intravenous non-hazardous compounds using sterile and aseptic technique; May educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice; Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator; Strong customer service focus; Exceptional communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Prioritization capabilities; Superior problem-solving skills; Ability to multi-task; Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems; Effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts; Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and maintained for employment (required for Banner Behavioral Health Hospital); Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education)

Nice to have

Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

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