Pharmacy Tech I - FT Days:
Valley View Medical Center

This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and other pharmacy personnel. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.

1. Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to check, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. May investigate missing medication requests.2. Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications. May also prepare the daily bank deposit and financial reports, maintain databases and troubleshoot automated technology malfunctions.3. Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist. May also take requests for prescription refills and obtain necessary authorizations.4. 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 wholesaler and other vendors. Assesses practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or unusable items.5. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of medications repackaged.6. Performs quality control activities in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, and equipment maintenance activities as required.7. May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after they are checked by a pharmacist. Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of VVMC with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.May be required to posses a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORSMay require periodic to frequent use of personal computer.Off-site travel may be required.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent □ Preferred X RequiredGED or equivalent accepted

X Additional related education and/or experience X Preferred □ Required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of medication management information system software and automated dispensing systems.

Required Licenses

[Arizona, United States] Pharmacy Technician
Requires pharmacy technician and/or trainee licensure in the state of Arizona. If not already certified, must obtain pharmacy technician certification within Six (6) months.Arizona Board of Pharmacy Trainee or Certified Pharmacy Technician License X Required