Associate Manager, Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Gilbert, ArizonaDepartment Name: BFP-MD
AndersonWork Shift: DayJob Category:PharmacyPharmacy 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.
- -Banner MD Anderson combines Banner Health, one of the country's
largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson,
internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to
deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care in Arizona.As an
Associate Manager, Pharmacy Technician your main role will be team
management and workflow optimization. -You will be trained to be in
production to support during busy seasons. -Experience leading
teams or projects, and significant pharmacy experience with at
least an operational understanding of the Prior
Authorization/Financial Assistance process is highly desired for
this role. Your schedule will be Monday - Friday between 7:30AM -
5:30PM, with flexibility. Nights, weekends or holidays are not
required. -You will have an opportunity to work remotely once
trained and the team is stable. Training will be on-site for the
first 6 months.Banner Pharmacy Services division provides excellent
patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access,
improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices.
Banner Pharmacy Services will be recognized nationally as a
clinical leader and trusted partner in proactively providing
innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration,
care coordination, medication management and service to make a
difference in people's lives. Banner is expanding its focus from
being a hospital company to a clinical quality company focused on
population health management. Clinical Pharmacy Services are also
included in this robust new service line and are 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.POSITION SUMMARYThis
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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSRequires
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 QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related
education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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