What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Mesa, Arizona position at Soliant?
A healthcare facility in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to provide essential support in a Behavioral Health setting. This position offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in hospital pharmacy operations, working alongside a small, dedicated team of pharmacists and technicians.
Location: Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (No weekends)
Contract Duration: Immediate start to cover a leave of absence through December, with potential for extension
Qualifications & Desired Experience:
- Arizona Pharmacy Technician license with CPTB certification required
- Previous hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician essential
- Proficiency with Omnicell automation system mandatory
- Familiarity with medication filling machines and performing out-date procedures
- Experience in general technician duties within a hospital setting
- Cerner order entry system experience is a plus but not required
Key Responsibilities:
- Refill and restock Omnicell cabinets, ensuring timely and accurate medication availability
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and rotate stock to prevent medication expiration
- Remove expired, recalled, or damaged medications according to protocols
- Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure compliance
- Fill medication cassettes, bins, and patient-specific medication requests carefully
- Deliver medications directly to nursing units efficiently and securely
- Process medication returns and credits per established policies
- Verify proper packaging and labeling of medications before distribution
- Monitor and support management of high-alert medications
- Assist with routine medication room inspections and maintenance
- Prepare monthly audit documentation for medication areas
- Support handling of patient-owned medications in compliance with facility policies
- Monitor emergency medication kits and antidote inventory levels
A comprehensive 2-3 day training period will be provided, with a pharmacist available at all times to assist and answer questions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented technician comfortable with automation systems and eager to contribute to patient care in a behavioral health environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make an immediate impact, apply today to join this collaborative team.
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