Level III - Pharmacy Technician Job at Tenet-AZ Region, Avondale, AZ

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  • Tenet-AZ Region
  • Avondale, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Level III for a job in Avondale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Pharmacy Technician
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Staff

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Position Summary  

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The individual in this position will assist in preparing, packaging, delivering, and charging of medication orders, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Position duties include the following activities: fill and label medications, stock medications into pharmacy inventory, restock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), maintain adequate medication stock levels  and proper storage of medications, deliver medications to patient care areas, attend to medication requests and phone calls, prepare IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products. This will also include advanced compounding of chemotherapy and TPNs, assist in Pharmacy quality assurance activities, train and educate pharmacy technicians on department and hospital policies and procedures, quality assurance, and performance improvement processes, comply and assure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures, assist pharmacists and Supervisors in performing various duties as assigned, and serve as a resource for pharmacy drug distribution functions. 

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  • The individual’s responsibilities include the following activities: a) accurately fill medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner, b) assure all medication orders are verified by pharmacist prior to dispensing, c) respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins, d) process and document emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and timely, e) accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner, f) prepackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations, g) prepare non-sterile compounded products accurately and consistent with hospital policies and procedures (USP 795) h) prepare sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately consistent with sterile compounding policies and procedures (USP797) and (USP800), i) restock medications in IV room and conform to IV cleaning schedule, j) complete monthly medication inspections as assigned, k) maintain quality assurance logs with proper documentation and notify Supervisor of any deviations from standards, l) ensure efficient operational workflow in assigned area(s) and conform with delivery schedule, m) display leadership role with areas of responsibility completed and/or delegated appropriately, n) follow proper process for handling of controlled substances and report any variances to Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge; o) ensure patient accounts are properly charged, p) assist in training and educating new pharmacy technician staff, q) aid in development and implementation of performance improvement plans, r) troubleshoot i with automated technology (dispensing and packaging), s) acts as an agent, and under the supervision, of the facility medical director while performing medication management related activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the Hospital. t) other duties as assigned.
  • Organization/Work Role: Prioritizes workload. Completes work in a timely manner. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean. Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations. Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.  
  • Professional: Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication. Mentors new and less experienced staff and students. Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.  
  • Quality Improvement: Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations. Participates in the successful implementation of change. Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication. Participates in department QI as requested. 
  • Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned 

Tenet AZ Job ID #2503036508. Posted job title: Pharmacy Tech III

Job Tags

Remote work, Shift work,

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