Lead Pharmacy Technician

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Technician performs under pharmacist supervision, a variety of technical duties related to the preparing and dispensing of drugs according to standard procedures. They serve as the department’s subject matter expert in all Pharmacy Technician duties, roles, and responsibilities. Additionally, the Lead Pharmacy Technician ensures accountability for daily Pharmacy Technician activities and resolves operational problems; serves as a point of contact for key stake holders; fosters and develops the Pharmacy Technician team; coordinates and provides hands-on Pharmacy Technician training; and manages the Pharmacy Technician schedule.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Prior experience as a hospital pharmacy technician
Experience with use of office software computer applications and keyboarding
Effectively reads, writes, speaks, and understands English
Possesses strong telephone, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrates leadership ability
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; able to troubleshoot technical problems and suggest solutions
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Able to work in a busy environment while staying organized and demonstrating attention to detail
Must be comfortable using e-mail and office software applications
Able to apply math skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system.

Nice To Haves

National Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures accountability for daily Pharmacy Technician activities and resolves operational problems.
Serves as a point of contact for key stakeholders.
Fosters and develops the Pharmacy Technician team.
Coordinates and provides hands-on Pharmacy Technician training.
Manages the Pharmacy Technician schedule.