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Banner Health · 1 month ago

Acute Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health is committed to developing the careers of its team members and is seeking an Acute Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. The role involves refilling automated dispensing machines, compounding medications, and maintaining inventory while ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

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 the wholesaler and other vendors verifying all quantities against invoices
Assesses practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or unusable items
Manages users within the automated dispensing technology database as per policy
Investigates discrepancies and troubleshoots malfunctions in automated dispensing technology
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff
Responds to standard requests from internal customers
Interacts primarily with department personnel, cross-department personnel, internal customers, patients and physicians
May use automated dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist
When allowed by law and policy, and upon completion of proper training/competency assessment, may restock automated dispensing technology using barcode scanning verification devices
Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes
Compounds non-sterile medication products
Understands and appropriately follows all product worksheets/recipes for documentation and check processes
Understands and adheres to all applicable USP compounding guidelines
Demonstrates knowledge of and consistently performs calibrations of equipment and accurately measures components for compounding
Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging
Completes accurate documentation of medications compounded and repackaged per policy
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations
Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner
Completes documentation of refrigerator temperatures, and equipment maintenance activities as required
Handles narcotic medications following all federal and legal requirements as set through policy and procedure
Understands all regulatory requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and distribution for controlled substances
Consistently adheres to all storage and inventory movement documentation requirements for controlled substances
Becomes proficient in performing compounding and labeling of intravenous non-hazardous compounds using proper sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate to the site of care
Understands the different product lines in sterile populations (adult, pediatric, and neonate)
Completes all required environmental cleaning procedures
Documents all required tasks and other information per policy

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician licensurePharmacy Technician certificationSterile compoundingAutomated dispensing systemsMedication management softwareMathematical calculationsCustomer service focusMulti-taskingCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice
Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required
Strong customer service focus
Exceptional communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Prioritization capabilities
Superior problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task
Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems
Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire

Preferred

Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

UP TO A $5,000 HIRE ON INCENTIVE AVAILABLE
Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential
18%-night shift differential when applicable

Company

Banner Health

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Banner Health operates as a nonprofit health care system in the United States. The company offers hospital care, home care, hospice care,

H1B Sponsorship

Banner Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (85)
2024 (70)
2023 (35)
2022 (47)
2021 (51)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
2025-10-24Grant

Leadership Team

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Andy Kramer Petersen
President & CEO Banner Health Foundation
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Brian P. Kellar
Chief Executive Officer
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