Lead Pharmacy Technician

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

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About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Technician performs, under supervision, a variety of technical duties related to the preparing and dispensed of drugs according to standard procedures. In conjunction with the Pharmacy Manager, takes a leadership role among the pharmacy technicians in training and maintaining drug inventory in the pharmacy department.

Requirements

• The position requires a high school education and previous experience.
• Knowledge and ability to perform basic mathematics is required.
• Good communication skills will also be required for retention as well as extreme attention to details.
• Basic secretarial skills are desirable, including familiarity or ability to learn Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Access).
• Familiarization with the inner workings of pharmacy management.
• Reporting functions of Meditech and related software programs.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification
• The pharmacy technician must have a current (or in the process of obtaining), valid license as a registered pharmacy technician in the state of Pennsylvania
• Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, principles of drug distribution and good communication skills will also be required for retention.
• Familiarization with pharmacy stock and distribution procedures.
• Drug nomenclature.
• Dosage calculations.
• Commonly used drugs names.
• Uses of medications and the ability to read a prescription.
• Experience in IV admixture including use of syringes.
• Stroke education is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry containers of medicine in and around the hospital.
• Count and fill different forms of medicine for pharmacist verification prior to dispensing.
• Type, print, or generate labels from the computer.
• Maintain and file records which are related to the practice of pharmacy and annual educational competencies.
• Reconstitute and prepare IV admixtures, parenteral products and other medications for pharmacist check and verification.
• Count and prepare drugs for automated dispensing cabinet restock after pharmacist verification.
• Assist the pharmacy manager or pharmacy supervisors in the preparation of statistical information and auditing waste, discrepancies, and usage for the automated dispensing machines (Omnicells) and within the 340b program.
• Assist the pharmacy manager or pharmacy supervisors in creating and updating technician schedules
• Assist in the maintenance of required quality assurance, legal and fiscal responsibility documentation.
• Assists in the training of new pharmacy technician hires and education of pharmacy staff on new medications, procedures, and safety protocols
• Assists with media fill testing in conjugation with the pharmacy manager and supervisors
• Prepare tables and various forms in Word or Excel format for distribution
• Assist manager in design of physical layout of the department and the management of drug inventory.
• Review and maintain records pertinent for compliance and licensing surveyors.
• Other clerical and staffing tasks as assigned by the pharmacy manager or pharmacy supervisor
• Completes at least 1 patient safety initiative or 1 quality improvement project within the pharmacy department approved by the pharmacy manager
• Staffs as necessary in the department based on scheduling needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees