Lead Pharmacy Technician - Retail / Community - Full Time

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

2d•$22 - $35

About The Position

In addition to the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician, the Lead Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in the management of pharmacy practices to ensure that patients or customers obtain appropriate medications in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. Works with department Supervisors, Managers, and Directors to develop workflows and policies that improve efficiencies and outcomes. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Lead Pharmacy Technician duties consist of assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. In addition to the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician, the Lead Pharmacy Technician maximizes scope of duties with greater operational responsibility. Regularly educates others on emerging changes to the job and guides others in the completion of day-to-day tasks as set by management. Regularly monitors the work schedules, productivity, and work quality of team members and assists in changes to work flow. Work performance reflects mastery of concepts, methods, and specialized requirements of the job. On the job training is provided.

Requirements

High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
Requires two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, including providing work guidance to others.
Must maintain annual registration as a Pharmacy Technician through the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state privileges as required by position.
Must also complete the required hours of Pharmacy Technician continuing education.
Minnesota: Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and the completion of a formal technician training program.
Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) prior to hire.
Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions
Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs
Ensuring that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair
Controlling inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies
Assisting with billing related functions
Assisting with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services
Assisting in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations
Educating others on emerging changes to the job
Guiding others in the completion of day-to-day tasks as set by management
Monitoring the work schedules, productivity, and work quality of team members and assists in changes to work flow