Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Chandler, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Chandler, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Chandler, Arizona

Department Name:

Prep-Distribution

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Pharmacy

Up to a $5,000 Sign-On bonus is available

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.

This 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 FUNCTIONS

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.
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.
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.
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.

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