Veterans Staffing
Acute Pharmacy Technician Opportunity
Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Staffing Services. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a full-service 317-bed hospital, proudly serving the growing Southwest Valley community. The Pharmacy leadership team aims to support all staff members, allow for growth within the department, and provides a very transparent environment. In the pharmacy, you can provide feedback and participate in decisions made in the department. We are looking for a dedicated Acute Pharmacy Technician to join our Banner Staffing Services team at Banner Estrella Medical Center! This is a registry, PRN, per diem position covering PTO, sick days, and peak times. The role requires availability for 10-hour evening shifts from 11:00am-9:30pm across both weekdays and weekends. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible schedules (select positions) Fewer shifts cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) pre-tax retirement Resources for living (Employee Assistance Program) MyWell-Being (Wellness program) Discount entertainment tickets Restaurant/shopping discounts Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required. 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. Becomes proficient in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents within compliance with USP regulations. Effectively uses pharmacy computer systems to investigate and respond to missing medication requests. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. Core Functions
Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. Manages users within the automated dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies and troubleshoots malfunctions in automated dispensing technology. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff. Responds to standard requests from internal customers. May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist. Compounds non-sterile medication products. Understands and appropriately follows all product worksheets/recipes for documentation and check processes. Understands and adheres to all applicable USP compounding guidelines. 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. Handles narcotic medications following all federal and legal requirements as set through policy and procedure. Understands all regulatory requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and distribution for controlled substances. Becomes proficient in performing compounding and labeling of intravenous non-hazardous compounds using proper sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate to the site of care. Understands the different product lines in sterile populations (adult, pediatric, and neonate). Completes all required environmental cleaning procedures. Minimum qualifications include Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice. 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. Preferred qualifications include additional related education and/or experience.
Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Staffing Services. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a full-service 317-bed hospital, proudly serving the growing Southwest Valley community. The Pharmacy leadership team aims to support all staff members, allow for growth within the department, and provides a very transparent environment. In the pharmacy, you can provide feedback and participate in decisions made in the department. We are looking for a dedicated Acute Pharmacy Technician to join our Banner Staffing Services team at Banner Estrella Medical Center! This is a registry, PRN, per diem position covering PTO, sick days, and peak times. The role requires availability for 10-hour evening shifts from 11:00am-9:30pm across both weekdays and weekends. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible schedules (select positions) Fewer shifts cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) pre-tax retirement Resources for living (Employee Assistance Program) MyWell-Being (Wellness program) Discount entertainment tickets Restaurant/shopping discounts Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required. 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. Becomes proficient in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents within compliance with USP regulations. Effectively uses pharmacy computer systems to investigate and respond to missing medication requests. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. Core Functions
Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. Manages users within the automated dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies and troubleshoots malfunctions in automated dispensing technology. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff. Responds to standard requests from internal customers. May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist. Compounds non-sterile medication products. Understands and appropriately follows all product worksheets/recipes for documentation and check processes. Understands and adheres to all applicable USP compounding guidelines. 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. Handles narcotic medications following all federal and legal requirements as set through policy and procedure. Understands all regulatory requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and distribution for controlled substances. Becomes proficient in performing compounding and labeling of intravenous non-hazardous compounds using proper sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate to the site of care. Understands the different product lines in sterile populations (adult, pediatric, and neonate). Completes all required environmental cleaning procedures. Minimum qualifications include Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice. 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. Preferred qualifications include additional related education and/or experience.