Pharmacy Tech Specialist - OP

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Pharmacy - Retail
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Shifts Vary, 8am-8pm
Category: Pharmacy
Posting #: 732382
Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

Posting Note: Join the Phoenix Children’s Outpatient Pharmacy Team at our Thomas Campus in Phoenix! We're seeking dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to support our pediatric patients. As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a vital role in our pharmacy environment, ensuring the safe preparation of medications for children. Schedule includes a rotation of evening and day shifts, including every other weekend and coverage for 3 holidays per year. We offer opportunities for advancement, with positions ranging from Tech I and Tech II, based on experience and additional training. Exciting incentives include a $2000 starting bonus, relocation package for qualified candidates, and a $2500 referral bonus. Available opportunities include full-time, part-time, and PRN positions. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children while advancing your career in pharmacy! Apply now to embark on this rewarding journey with Phoenix Children’s.

This position, under the supervision of a pharmacist, provides advanced operational support and expertise for medication management, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and patient care services. This role involves coordination for the prescription delivery discharge service program, supporting financial audits, and performing operational duties. These responsibilities include accurate purchasing, preparing, and dispensing of medications, compounding custom pharmaceutical products, and timely storage and delivery of medications to Phoenix Children’s patients. This position reports directly to the Pharmacy Supervisor of Outpatient Pharmacy. This role leads, supports, and provides guidance and training for both Technicians I and II.

Position Duties

  • Medication Preparation
    Assist in accurately preparing and labeling medications in accordance with Board of Pharmacy regulations and department policy. Defers to Pharmacist when appropriate. Prepares medications and verifies accuracy under the supervision of a pharmacist prior to dispensing in accordance with scope of practice and department procedure.
  • Utilized Pharmacy Management Software
    Utilizes pharmacy information software to process prescriptions and maintain patient records, ensuring that all information is accurate and complete. Processes insurance claims, bill medications, and credits when appropriate, to ensure accurate and timely revenue capture.
  • Customer Service Support
    Actively performs as the first line for customer service support for the Pharmacy by answering telephones and responding to Vocera messaging appropriately and provides direct service to hospital staff and external customers at the Pharmacy service counter. Operates POS system, assists with packaging and processing of medication orders for home delivery and clinic delivery in accordance with regulations and department policy, actively triages telephone calls in a timely manner and defers calls and questions to a pharmacist when issue is outside of scope of practice. Exhibits Phoenix Children's Values of excellence in clinical care, service, and communication at all times. Proactively solves customer service issues independently where appropriate.
  • Non-Sterile Compounding
    Performs non-sterile compounding of both non-hazardous and hazardous medications per department policy, USP 795 standards, USP 800 standards, Arizona Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations and all other applicable regulatory agencies. Accurately completes all compounding records and quality assurance documentation. Ensures that a pharmacist performs all interim compounding checks and final product verification.
  • Shipping
    The pharmacy shipper is responsible for the accurate, timely, and safe packaging and shipment of medications and pharmacy-related supplies. This role ensures all shipments comply with pharmacy protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards. Works closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and couriers to support efficient delivery and excellent customer service.
  • Inventory Management
    Supports maintenance of established inventory levels of medications and supplies. Assists with receipt and stocking of medications and supplies from designated vendors and Supply Chain. Rotates pharmacy inventory to ensure oldest stock is utilized first and all expired supplies and medications are removed prior to stated expiration date.
  • Quality Assurance
    Completes and documents various quality assurance measures and checklists including, but not limited to: cleaning logs, equipment maintenance, inventory management logs, and any other record keeping tools as required. Follows all department and hospital environment of care and waste control from pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical waste in accordance with established standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Department Requirements
    Participates in a variety of department process improvement initiatives, in-service programs, and meetings to maintain ongoing awareness of best practices, methods, and techniques. Utilizes departmental training to serve as a trainer for new staff as requested. May be asked to complete department relevant continuing education.
  • Specialist Technician Roles (proficient in 2 of the 3 roles)
    a. Prescription Discharge Delivery Service
    i. Supports the Prescription Delivery Service Navigator and pharmacist with prescription processing, secures delivery of prescription orders to the patients/LAR, and collects copayments as required to ensure timely hospital discharge and continuity of medication therapy.
    b. Buyer / Supply Chain
    i. Actively serves as a purchasing expert for all related systems for purchasing and inventory management, ensures appropriate 340B split billing, manages backorders, and arranges for urgent or emergent products as directed by pharmacy leaders or other personnel.
    c. Patient Care Coordination
    i. Assesses patient insurance coverage and entitlement benefits, facilitates the financial approval process, documents and communicates financial information, and resolves patient billing and reimbursement issues. Coordinates financial information flow among payors and team members, helps to develop and monitor system functionalities, gathers, and reports financial data and assists with third party and Medicare B claims and audits primary point of contact for Transplant services and other complex patient care services.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Minimum of one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician II at Phoenix Children’s Outpatient Pharmacy.
Required
2. Experience with information systems and automated and technical equipment, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
Required
3. Proficient in using a computer, pharmacy automation, and clinical information systems or equivalent.
Required
4. Prior experience in submitting prior authorizations, claims processing and preparation of financial reports.
Preferred
5. One year of non-sterile compounding experience.
Preferred

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Experience with pharmacy software systems and order management systems, proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office 365 (or equivalent), ability to learn new systems, and general knowledge of the 340B Program and purchasing.
Required
2. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; adapts well to workflow changes; not currently subject to any performance or attendance action plans.
Required
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with pharmacy staff and the broader patient care team to achieve goals. Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and work professionally with pharmacists, medical providers, and other healthcare staff in a hospital setting.
Required
4. Strong oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
Required
5. Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Preferred

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Certified and Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona.
Required
2. Current Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Required National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Required
3. Non-Sterile Compounding Certification
Preferred
4. Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv)
Preferred
5. Current BLS Certification
Preferred

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. AZ Pharmacy Tech license - Required
2. Cert Pharm Tech (NHA) OR Pharm Tech Cert Board - Required
3. Compound Sterile Prep Tech Cer - Preferred
4. Basic Life Support - Preferred

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
28. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
29. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
30. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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