Pharmacy Tech III

About the role

The individual in this position will assist in preparing, packaging, delivering, and charging of medication orders, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The available plans and programs include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; generous paid time off; career development and continuing education opportunities; health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts; Employee Assistance program; Employee discount program; voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Responsibilities

• accurately fill medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner
• assure all medication orders are verified by pharmacist prior to dispensing
• respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins
• process and document emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and timely
• accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner
• prepackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations
• prepare non-sterile compounded products accurately and consistent with hospital policies and procedures (USP 795)
• prepare sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately consistent with sterile compounding policies and procedures (USP797) and (USP800)
• restock medications in IV room and conform to IV cleaning schedule
• complete monthly medication inspections as assigned
• maintain quality assurance logs with proper documentation and notify Supervisor of any deviations from standards
• ensure efficient operational workflow in assigned area(s) and conform with delivery schedule
• display leadership role with areas of responsibility completed and/or delegated appropriately
• follow proper process for handling of controlled substances and report any variances to Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge
• ensure patient accounts are properly charged
• assist in training and educating new pharmacy technician staff
• aid in development and implementation of performance improvement plans
• troubleshoot i with automated technology (dispensing and packaging)
• acts as an agent, and under the supervision, of the facility medical director while performing medication management related activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the Hospital
• other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Three (3) years of hospital pharmacy experience or performance equivalent to 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Licensed in the State of Arizona as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician certification
• Completion of a certified pharmacy technician training program or pharmacy technician experience preferred
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred with training and experience in sterile (IV) compounding, including chemotherapy preparations
• Good organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and basic computer skills preferred