Pharmacy Technician


  • Job ID:

    1757
  • Pay rate range:

    $15/hr - $16/hr
  • City:

    Phoenix
  • State:

    Arizona
  • Duration:

    04/07/2019 - 06/07/2019
  • Job Type:

    Contract
  • Job Description:

    Two Evening Pharmacy Technicians needed for client located in Phoenix, AZ for the hours of 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. 

    Job description for the two Evening Pharmacy Technicians:

    Assists with drug preparation and dispensing under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.  Performs at least one higher level pharmacy technician responsibility in addition to filling prescriptions,  such as Control Room, MTS (prepack machines), inventory control (purchasing), data entry, IVs, servicing facility-based medication dispensing machines). 

     

    Essential Functions:

    • Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery,  meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy.
    • Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
    • Participates in the periodic inventory of the pharmacy. 
    • May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory.
    • Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
    • Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
    • May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
    • Assists in the training of new employees.
    • Also performs at least one of the following: 

      • Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
      •      Works with automated machine to prepack drugs. 
      •      Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications,

                  managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand. 

      •      Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry). 
      •      Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
      •      Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).

    • Performs other tasks as assigned.
    • Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    Position Qualifications:

    • Required: HS diploma or equivalent
    • Required: Experience in a pharmacy setting
    • Desired:  LTC pharmacy experience
    • Required: Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications
    • Required:    Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, effective oral communication
    • Required: AZ pharmacy tech license
    • Must be available to work Mon – Fri between the hours of 3:00pm - 11:30pm & weekend rotation

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