Lead Sterile Products Pharmacy Tech

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), all employees are expected to practice CHAMP and STAR Behavior with the end goal of patient safety as the top priority. Individuals shall embody and uphold the ideals of the YNHHS Standards of Professional behavior, as well as practice and promote patient -centered care and fiscal responsibility outlined in the responsibilities below. Perform technical duties associated with the delivery of pharmaceutical services, including, but not limited to: medication distribution, inventory management, Cross-Functional Proficiency, Technical Expertise, and other duties, within scope of practice, as dictated by departmental need. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree desirable. Successful completion of an academic or military hospital pharmacy technician training course preferred.
Minimum of 3 years prior hospital pharmacy technician experience required. Previous IV room experience required.
Current registration/licensure or eligible for registration (obtained prior to start date) as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of employment, as outlined by the respective State regulatory agencies. Active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification, or equivalent, is required on, or within 12 months of, date of hire.
Proficiency in mathematical calculations. Ability to effectively work with computer and technology equipment, including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting related to said technology. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong knowledge of USP Chapters 797, 800 and related IV room workflow.

Nice To Haves

College degree desirable.
Successful completion of an academic or military hospital pharmacy technician training course preferred.

Responsibilities

IV Room Responsibilities
Design internal systems/procedures to ensure an efficient and cost effective workflow.
Staff education and training
Maintains and updates IV room technician job responsibility in collaboration with leadership
Coaches Pharmacy Technician Staff involved in IV compounding to ensure compliance per departmental IV policies and procedures.
Provides timely feedback to direct manager as needed
IV Inventory:
Maintains adequate drug inventory levels on a daily basis.
Participates in departmental projects as assigned.
Participates in projects as assigned and ensures project progress/completion in a timely fashion as observed by supervisors and documented by project progress/completion.