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Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Pharmacy

*Up to a $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.

The inpatient pharmacy at Banner University Medical Center Tucson provides medications to patients in all areas of the hospital. In this role, you will join a team that dispenses approximately three million doses of medication annually and service a very acutely ill population and provide an elevated level of pharmacy services to our patients 24 hours a day. You will have the opportunity to work in an inpatient pharmacy supporting a busy Level 1 Trauma Center.

As an **Acute Controlled Substances Pharmacy Technician,** you will support quality assurance activities related to diversion prevention. You will participate in an auditing plan to address areas of high risk, identify gaps in current processes and identify area trends. You may also assume other responsibilities of the Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician as required. **Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Certificate is required and three or more years pharmacy technician experience within acute care is required.** **This is a full-time day shift position, working five 8-hour shifts per week, Monday-Friday from 5:00am-1:30pm with potential weekend and holiday coverage based on business needs.**

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

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus 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. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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