Lead Pharmacy Technician

Tenet • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM QUALITY CARE DELIVERED BY COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. We deliver the resources, tools and support our employees need to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible — so we can create happier, healthier communities. COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Tenet, we believe in a diverse and inclusive environment, one that is grounded in our dedication to the health and well-being of all people. Respecting, nurturing and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience contribute to positive work environments that result in exceptional patient care. We embrace diversity because it's our culture, and because it's the right thing to do. Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Children's Hospital of Michigan , we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. Under general supervision of the pharmacist, assists in coordinating the technical operations in the department. Assigns and reviews technician operations; reviewing for completion of assignments, quality and quantity of work completed. Assists in technician scheduling and provides input for evaluations and disciplinary actions. Provides input into operational processes. Assists in training and development of new employees/students including orientation and scheduling of training. Functions as lead or resource person. Provides updated information regarding changes in policies/procedures to employees. Coordinates or provides technician meetings, in-services and educational programs. Assists in competency assessment, training and evaluation. Coordinates technician activities to maintain workflow and quality services. Reviews completion of assigned tasks for the quality and quantity of work produced. Provides input and/or participates in performance review of technicians. Participates in technician interviews. Maintains awareness of support personnel work processes to identify opportunities for improvement of the department's services. Promotes continuous quality improvement. Assists in development and implementation of improved procedures. Performs the duties of a pharmacy technician as needed. Prepares I.V. medications for administration to patients according to established policies and procedures, utilizing mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintaining a sterile environment using aseptic technique, prior to final check by a pharmacist. Packages, labels and stores solutions accordingly. Prepares, packages and labels interim and maintenance (i.e., 24-hour cartfill, automated system) medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures; utilizing mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy prior to final check or administration to a patient. Collects, records and organizes information relating to continuous improvement initiatives, workload statistics, patient billing, and other data as needed. Adheres to system, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures and objectives; maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of pharmacy experience or completion of formal pharmacy technician training, as well as knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Certification is required and must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan by 10/1/15.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the pharmacist, assists in coordinating the technical operations in the department.
• Assigns and reviews technician operations; reviewing for completion of assignments, quality and quantity of work completed.
• Assists in technician scheduling and provides input for evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Provides input into operational processes.
• Assists in training and development of new employees/students including orientation and scheduling of training.
• Functions as lead or resource person.
• Provides updated information regarding changes in policies/procedures to employees.
• Coordinates or provides technician meetings, in-services and educational programs.
• Assists in competency assessment, training and evaluation.
• Coordinates technician activities to maintain workflow and quality services.
• Reviews completion of assigned tasks for the quality and quantity of work produced.
• Provides input and/or participates in performance review of technicians.
• Participates in technician interviews.
• Maintains awareness of support personnel work processes to identify opportunities for improvement of the department's services.
• Promotes continuous quality improvement.
• Assists in development and implementation of improved procedures.
• Performs the duties of a pharmacy technician as needed.
• Prepares I.V. medications for administration to patients according to established policies and procedures, utilizing mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy and maintaining a sterile environment using aseptic technique, prior to final check by a pharmacist.
• Packages, labels and stores solutions accordingly.
• Prepares, packages and labels interim and maintenance (i.e., 24-hour cartfill, automated system) medications according to prescriber orders and to established policies and procedures; utilizing mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy prior to final check or administration to a patient.
• Collects, records and organizes information relating to continuous improvement initiatives, workload statistics, patient billing, and other data as needed.
• Adheres to system, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures and objectives; maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED