Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Pharmacy

*$6,000 sign-on bonus available!

Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your career today and your future. If you are looking to leverage your abilities – apply today.

Work at the forefront of academic medicine. At the center of Banner – University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.

With our fast-growing campus our Pharmacy department has added over 13 new tech functions across all shifts in the past two years. We have over 16 technician functions at BUMCP. We offer you cross training in functions like: NICU, OR, MED-History, Buyer, IV Compounding, Chemotherapy, 340B tech, billing and Pharmacy IT.  In addition, we offer many programs like tuition reimbursement, and scholarships. Banner – University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center.

As an Acute Supply Coordinator Pharmacy Technician at BUMC Phoenix, you will be responsible for purchasing, maintaining inventory, and coordinating semi-annual inventory for medications and supplies in the department. You will expedite backorders and emergency orders to ensure critical shortages are resolved, communicate with vendors and manufacturers, research and compare medication prices in support of the current contracts and review and implement contract responsibilities. This is a full-time position working 5 8-hour day shifts from 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday. The schedule may change based on business needs. If you want to be a part of a caring, supportive team this role is for you - apply today!

*Recruiter to provide details of sign-on bonus during the interview process.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position will specialize in the oversight and coordination of activities related to the handling and compliance of controlled substances throughout the facility. Responsibilities will include completing quality assurance activities related to diversion prevention monitoring procedures. This position will participate in an auditing plan to address areas of high risk, identify gaps in current processes and identify area trends. The specialist will maintain knowledge and understanding of controlled substance laws at the federal, state and local level. This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist performing routine duties in packaging, distribution, non-sterile compounding, and record-keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist.  Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains full knowledge of clinical techniques, software applications, or skilled trade. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Understands all regulatory requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and distribution for controlled substances. Consistently adheres to all storage and inventory movement documentation requirements for controlled substances. Understands and can demonstrate the process for compounding and waste management of controlled substances.

 

2. 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. Effectively uses pharmacy computer systems to investigate and respond to missing medication requests.
 

3. Responds to standard requests from internal and/or external customers. Interacts primarily with department personnel, cross-department personnel, internal and/or external customers, patients and physicians. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action.
 

4. May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist. When allowed by law and policy, and upon completion of proper training/competency assessment, may restock automated dispensing technology using barcode scanning verification devices.
 

5. Manages users within the automated dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies and troubleshoots malfunctions in automated dispensing technology. Handles all controlled medications following federal and legal requirement as set through policy and procedure.
 

6. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. May also participate in pro-active diversion monitoring of controlled substances.
 

7. Coordinates and assists in supervising the work flow of the Acute Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Acute Pharmacy Technician , 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.
 

8. May perform supervisory functions as related to workflow and/or function as the responsible individual in specialty function or area. This position is instrumental in the education and training of the Acute Care Technician, Acute Senior Pharmacy Technician, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers and serves as the primary preceptor to verify competency using assessment tools and the teach back method for the specialty area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice. Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Certificate required.

Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.

Minimum of three years pharmacy technician experience within acute care. Ability to 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 or BUMC-P Whole Health Counseling 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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