Job: BSS Registry Pharmacy Technician

Location: US-AZ-Mesa
Posted Date: 9/19/2009
Shift: Varied
Category: CNA's/ MA's/Techs/Phleb/CLA's - Positions
Department: BCCM
Facility: Banner Professional Registry
Position Type: Banner Registry-RA
Shift Hours: All shifts needed
Hours Per Week: Varied

Overview: Banner Staffing services are looking for Pharmacy Technicians to work in one of our facilities in the West ValleyThis opportunity will involve shifts commencing 7am to 3pm, 5 days a week, with an alternate weekend commitment.The position requires hospital experience and familiarity with Pyxis is preferred BSS positions offer no guaranteed hour or benefits The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for working with the Pharmacist in processing medication orders. This position performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. This position should consistently demonstrate an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. The Pharmacy Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served while maintaining the ideals of Service Excellence. Responsibilities: 1. Completes patient orders by selecting medications as indicated on the patient medication profile; places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to check, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. 2. Charges patients for floor stock items and controlled substances. Credits unused unit dose medications and intravenous solutions. 3. Answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Attends to customers at the front counter/window in a timely manner. Assists in preparation of stat items, investigating and preparing missing medications, and serves as a bridge between the customer and the pharmacist. 4. Restocks pharmacy supplies to nursing and ancillary areas from computer and floor stock requisitions. Calculates charges to nursing units from floor stock items. Assists in dispensing and distribution of controlled substances, if needed or required. 5. Reorders as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. In the absence of the Pharmacy Supply Coordinator, receives, checks-in, and restocks medications ordered through wholesaler and other vendors. Puts away unused and credited returned medications. 6. Compounds specialty drug products. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged. 7. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and equipment maintenance activities as required. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our Performance Standards each and every day. Banner's Performance Standards include: Safety, Attitude, Responsiveness, Communication, Comfort, Privacy, Appearance, Teamwork, and Accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Pharmacy Tech Certification required for registry work.2. Basic clerical experience with typing skills of 40wpm is preferred3. Knowledge of math and medication terminology4. Knowledge of computer software, particularly pharmacy system software and Pyxis is preferred5. Effective written and verbal communication skills6. Effective interpersonal skills7. Effective telephone skills and courtesy8. Effective organizational and problem solving skills9. Hospital experience is REQUIRED10. This position is baseed in the West valley so reliable transport is required. PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS:Additional related education and/or experience preferred.