Primary City/State:

　　Gilbert, Arizona

　　Department Name:

　　Pharmacy-Hosp

　　Work Shift:

　　Day

　　Job Category:

　　Pharmacy

　　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're looking to leverage your abilities - apply today.

　　As an Associate Manager, Pharmacy Technician with Banner Gateway Medical Center, you will have the chance to work in a well-established hospital serving the East Valley area. Banner Gateway provides oncology care, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical care, intensive care, and obstetric care. To serve inpatient and outpatient needs, the hospital also has 17 surgical suites and medical imaging services (X-ray, MRI, CT and ultrasound). Our pharmacy team includes 16 pharmacists, 14 pharmacy technicians, as well as a supply coordinator, charge audit technician, and Pyxis specialist. Our team prides itself on providing growth potential for our employees and offers the opportunity to partner with the team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Previous management experience is preferred.

　　We are looking for an Associate Manager to supervise technician operations within the department and the pharmacy technicians on our inpatient team at Banner Gateway Medical Center. In this role you will be the subject matter expert for the IV room, compounding, regulatory requirements, Pyxis, Pharmacy Keeper and other technician workload responsibilities. This is a full time, salaried opportunity working Monday-Friday from 8AM - 4:30PM.

　　Banner Health has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity. These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

　　Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve. About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the technical and supportive personnel of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Ensures the functions of the technical and supportive personnel are consistent with policy and procedures. Assist in planning, directing, monitoring and evaluating the provision of distributive pharmacy services to all patient care areas. Engages in process improvement and staff development.

　　CORE FUNCTIONS

　　1. Provides leadership and direction to Pharmacy Technician Staff, volunteers and technician externs and other pharmacy support staff. Promotes positive customer relations, fosters a team environment within the department and actively contributes to a supportive work environment.

　　2. Organizes and coordinates daily activities of the Pharmacy Technician Staff, volunteers and technician externs. Schedules pharmacy staff on a routine basis to assure adequate and consistent service. Determines and assesses workflow of the pharmacy department and makes adjustments as needed. Participates in the duties of their respective pharmacy staff when workload dictates.

　　3. Manages people resources by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training qualified candidates. Participates in performance recognition in consultation with other members of the Pharmacy leadership. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Communicates personnel issues to other members of the Pharmacy leadership team.

　　4. Coordinates and maintains activities associated with Automated Dispensing Machines if applicable for job setting. Ensures reports are run and quality assurance activities are completed in a timely manner. Orders and coordinates (or assist with these activities) installation of new Automated dispensing Machines and software as needed and approved. Resolves issues related to Automated dispensing machine users and inventory control.

　　5. Applies the principles of performance improvement consistent with the job expectations. Assists in Quality Improvement activities, Medication Utilization Evaluations and the development of Policies and Procedures. Coordinates technician meetings, participates in in-service programs, committees and other functions as appropriate.

　　6. Assumes or delegates the duties of the Pharmacy Supply Coordinator in facilities that do not have an individual in this position. These duties include but are not limited to, inventory control, order submission, inter-departmental billing functions, recalls, return of expired medications and working with vendor representatives.

　　7. Oversees all aspects of medication use and pharmacy staff, including (1) selection, procurement and storage, (2) dispensing, (3) monitoring of all medications utilized (4) prescription processing, (5) patient advocacy, (6) call center monitoring, (7) utilization management as applicable to the job setting. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing Directors, Department Directors, Administrators, other health care team members, management at local, regional, and corporate levels for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care and ensuring effective communication systems. External customers may include local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint Commission, state Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical representatives.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy technician licensure and active pharmacy technician certification 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.

　　May be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.

　　Minimum of 4 yrs of Pharmacy Technician experience required.

　　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.

　　Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing system.

　　Previous supervisory experience is preferred for all practice settings.

　　For Acute Care setting: Advance Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred.

　　For Specialty Pharmacy setting: Healthcare and/or insurance or third-party reimbursement experience is preferred.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

　　EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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