What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Pharmacy Technician position at Banner Pharmacy Services?
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: BFP-BUMCS Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Pharmacy *Up to a $5,000 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 retail pharmacies at Banner Health provide a valuable, convenient service to our employees, hospital-based patients, and patients from our clinics. These services help to reduce readmission rates, improve patient outcomes, and assist in keeping Banner's health care costs to a minimum. Retail pharmacies are the most frequently visited health care provider and as such Banner retail pharmacists are positioned to have a major impact on patient outcomes. This position is located at Banner University Medical Center South. As part of the team at Banner Family Pharmacy at Banner University Medical Center South you will have the opportunity to make patient’s lives better by making healthcare easier. As a Retail Pharmacy Technician you will focus on filling prescriptions for hospital discharge patients and Banner plan members. Filling patient prescriptions before discharge not only makes our services more convenient for patients but also improves outcomes. We are like any other retail pharmacy without drive-though and more lead time. You will collaborate with nurses and doctors to make sure medications are affordable and that patients go home on all the prescribed medications. Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. This is a full-time position working five 8-hour shifts per week within the hours of 8:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday and 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday. The shifts will vary between open and mid-day and closing including weekends and rotating holidays. The schedule is subject to change based on business needs. Join us to be a part of this amazing team – apply today! *Recruiter to provide details of sign-on bonus during the interview process. Banner Pharmacy Services is a recognized leader in healthcare and trusted partner in proactively providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration, care coordination, medication management and services to make a difference in people's lives. Clinical Pharmacy Services is responsible for the management of the Banner formulary, development of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and management of adverse drug event preventions. Clinical Pharmacy Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease prevention. As a division, Banner Pharmacy services provides excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices. POSITION SUMMARY This position will prepare, dispense, and compound medication under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Provide prescription support services for patients to ensure safe, appropriate, effective and efficient delivery of medication therapy. Provide excellent customer service skills, high attention to detail, strong problem solving, documentation and computer skills. Work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to support pharmaceutical care activities, complete pharmacy billing activities, record keeping, reporting, inventory management, and arrange appropriate medication delivery. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, review and interpret prescriptions. 2. Prepare and dispense appropriate amount of medication under supervision of a pharmacist. Deliver medications accurately to the patient. 3. Answer phones, accept prescriptions, and may communicate with patients in waiting area. 4. Assist with inventory, maintain a clean work environment, and assist with any other administrative duties as assigned by supervising pharmacists or senior technicians. 5. Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and perform other work assignments MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire. Minimal experience, typically gained through 0-2 years relevant work experience. Ability to attend and successfully complete 160 hours of on the job training required. Strong customer service focus, superior problem-solving abilities. Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required. BSS Registry Team members and Travelers are not eligible to drive on behalf of Banner and are not required to possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Proficiency and experience with third party claims adjudication and claims rejection reconciliation preferred. Proficiency and experience with non-sterile, sterile and hazardous drug compounding preferred. Work experience which demonstrates analytical ability, judgment and interpersonal skills in pharmacy or healthcare preferred. Experience and proficiency with computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) or comparable program. Additional related education and/or experience preferred EEO Statement: EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. 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