Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Chandler
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Chandler, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Prep-DistributionWork Shift: VariedJob Category:PharmacyUp to a
$5,000 Sign-On bonus is available!Innovation and highly trained
staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring
the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader
that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's
lives. Apply today!The Banner Compounding Pharmacy is a state of
the art facility that utilizes technology for inventory management,
storage, verification of products, and standardization of
procedures for quality control. This includes a Trulla drug
ordering system and automated TPN compounders. The Banner
Compounding Pharmacy specializes in custom-made, sterile
preparations. This is an exciting new venture for the Banner
System, and on the cutting edge of regulatory compliance. We are
going above and beyond to meet regulations and working with the
State Board of Pharmacy on regulatory changes to assure top quality
and patient safety. -This is NOT a hospital clean room or
traditional compounding pharmacy.We are looking for a full-time
Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Chandler, AZ!
Our site's hours of operation are 8 am - 7 pm. Our pharmacy
technicians work 40 hours per week, four 10-hour shifts, 9AM-
7:30PM. Days are varied based on the Pharmacy needs. Currently,
every other weekend and one-half of all recognized holidays are
required. Recruiter to provide details of the sign-on bonus during
the interview process.Banner Pharmacy Services division provides
excellent patient care across our entire continuum through
convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative
pharmacy practices. Banner Pharmacy Services will be recognized
nationally as a clinical leader and trusted partner in proactively
providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in
integration, care coordination, medication management and service
to make a difference in people's lives. Banner is expanding its
focus from being a hospital company to a clinical quality company
focused on population health management. Clinical Pharmacy Services
are also included in this robust new service line and are
responsible for the management of the Banner formulary, development
of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and
management of adverse drug event preventions. Clinical Pharmacy
Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and
educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication
therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease
prevention.POSITION SUMMARYThis position will work under the
supervision of the pharmacist. Performs routine duties in
packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical
supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous
medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and hazardous or
chemotherapeutic agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to
assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the
appropriate course of action. May educate, train, and oversee the
activities of the Pharmacy Technician, Technician Externs and
Volunteers. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct
supervision, as indicated by policy and procedures and batch
orders. Places medications in designated area for pharmacist to
check, prepares medication orders for delivery to facilities as
required. May also maintain databases and troubleshoot automated
technology malfunctions.2. Understands all regulatory requirements
for receiving, compounding, repackaging, distribution, and
documentation as a manufacture 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.3. Understands the delivery
system and packing requirements (ice blankets, locks, invoice).
Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and
timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the
pharmacist.4. Identifies medications and other items for reorder as
necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and
supplies. Understand all processes for ordering of supplies and for
the fulfillment of orders. Understands and utilizes inventory
management technology. Monitors for inventory needs. Monitor for
outdated/unusable product for all areas in pharmacy (racks,
refrigerators, holding areas). Appropriately rotate inventory and
release of holding batches. Appropriately dispose of pharmaceutical
waste. Receives and restocks medications ordered through wholesaler
and other vendors. Assesses practical ways to deal with shorted
items and short-dated or unusable items.5. Non-Sterile compounding:
Understand and appropriately follows all product worksheets/recipes
for documentation and check processes. Understands and adheres to
all applicable USP/cGMP and aseptic technique guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of and consistently performs calibrations of
equipment and accurately measures components for compounding.
Complies and documents all required tasks and other information per
policy.6. Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous
medications including total parenteral nutrition products and
hazardous agents using proper sterile and aseptic technique.
Understands and adheres to all applicable USP/cGMP and sterile
technique guidelines. Understand the different product lines in
sterile compounding (patient specific - TPN and non-patient
specific batch) and the differences between the various populations
(Adult, Pediatric, Neonate). . Completes all required environmental
cleaning procedures. Documents all required tasks and other
information per policy. Wears appropriate protective equipment
properly (gloves, gowns, etc.). Understands the safe handling of
hazardous drugs and demonstrates the correct receipt, storage,
labeling, and transport process. Understands the use of
preservative-free medications when for specified preparations.7.
Understand and appropriately operates repackaging equipment,
including the labeling program. Can troubleshoot equipment.
Understands and adheres to all applicable USP/cGMP and aseptic
technique guidelines. Successfully completes all required
competencies. Documents all required tasks and other information
per policy. Consistently complies with all policies and procedures
for quality assurance and patient safety.8. Performs and passes all
quality control activities such as media-fill and gloved-fingertip.
Performs and understands environmental cleaning and testing
requirements. 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. Assists with training and ensures adherence to
departmental policies and procedures. Assists in scheduling to
assure staffing is at appropriate levels. Notify/documents all
issues/reported events. Consistently complies with all policies and
procedures for quality assurance and patient safety.9. Participates
in the following aspects of medication use: selection, procurement
and storage, and dispensing. Internal customers may include
Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing
Directors, Department Directors, Administrators and other health
care team members for the purpose of integrating services,
improving patient care and ensuring effective communication
systems. External customers may include local, state, and national
pharmacy organizations, Joint commission, state Board of Pharmacy,
colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical
representatives. -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires pharmacy
technician licensure in the state of practice (where applicable).
Pharmacy technician certification required.May be required to
possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under
the company's auto insurance policy.One to two years of relative
experience. 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 QUALIFICATIONSPharmacy
technician experience. Knowledge of medication management
information system software and automated dispensing systems.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and
regulations.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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