Lead Pharmacy Tech

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

11d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in the Rhode Island Hospital Pharmacy Retail location. Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Supervisor or Pharmacist-in-charge, the Lead Pharmacy Tech coordinates the activities and functions of pharmacy technicians, students, and support personnel in assigned areas. The role orients, trains, assigns work, maintains schedules, and evaluates subordinate staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and the scope of pharmacy services. The position also regularly performs duties associated with other pharmacy technician job categories and other assigned duties. The role supports patients across developmental stages, from neonates through geriatric adults. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate its Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position's stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a variable work shift and eight daily hours. The job is located at Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island. Driving is not required. The stated pay range is $22.04–$36.37.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, with completion of one to two years of college.
Successful completion, with a minimum grade of B, of a high school- or college-level algebra course.
Successful completion of the Rhode Island Hospital or The Miriam Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
Successful completion of national pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) and maintenance of current national certification.
Current unrestricted licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Rhode Island.
Two to three years of progressively more responsible work experience as a pharmacy technician or technician specialist; experience at Rhode Island Hospital or The Miriam Hospital Pharmacy is preferred.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and electronic drug dispensing technology.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to spend extended periods standing and walking.
Visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a pharmacy technician or technician specialist at Rhode Island Hospital or The Miriam Hospital Pharmacy is preferred.
Candidates without pharmacy technician experience may be considered if they have sufficient educational or experiential background in business, financial management, information systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Orient, train, schedule, provide functional guidance to, and evaluate subordinate pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.
Review and analyze operations and recommend and implement operational changes and technologies to improve pharmacy efficiency and service in collaboration with the Pharmacy Supervisor or Manager.
Participate in recruitment, retention, performance enhancement, and competency assessment of subordinate staff with the Pharmacy Supervisor and pharmacy management team.
Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and relevant labor contracts.
Provide actionable employee feedback to promote teamwork and workplace satisfaction in consultation with the Pharmacy Supervisor or Manager.
Help develop tools and standards for staff competency, including new-employee orientation, in-service training, and competency assessments.
Communicate with staff, management, and customers to facilitate operations, including timely written and verbal communication about operational changes, quality improvement activities, and pharmacy goals and objectives.
Participate in continuous quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives.
Participate in or lead committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned.
Maintain pharmacy information systems, electronic drug dispensing system technology, and other computerized or automated hardware and software used to procure, prepare, or distribute pharmaceuticals and related supplies.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment according to applicable standards.
Oversee medication and pharmaceutical supply purchasing and procurement, work with wholesalers, vendors, and freight companies, manage medication recalls, and conduct the annual medication inventory.
Oversee mandatory safety, environmental, and infection-control education and training programs in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and state and federal standards.
Coordinate collection of data for pharmacy quality assessment and improvement activities as requested.
Ensure monthly quality assurance inspections are completed.
Assist with workflow direction for Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Specialists, and support staff.
Perform personnel evaluations and participate in recruitment, scheduling, and corrective action activities.
Regularly perform duties of other pharmacy technician job categories.